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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 74 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in NM.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 11th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in New Mexico

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a foreign languages and linguistics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of foreign languages and linguistics majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.1%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in New Mexico

There are 7,780 people in the state and 1,421,940 people in the nation working in foreign languages and linguistics jobs.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $56,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

St. John's College

Santa Fe
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
355 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at St. John's. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in NM

Some of the careers foreign languages and linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $57,200
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $18,000
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $52,070
Professors 7% $0
Social Scientists 6% $75,830
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
English Language & Literature 68
Visual & Performing Arts 43
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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