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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York

611 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 402
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 135
Post-Master’s Certificate 74
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 74

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 35.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in New York

There are 97,810 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 York

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $85,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,119.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805. Graduates earn an average $45,588 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 19% $71,860
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
Professors 17% $88,970
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Visual & Performing Arts 3,135
English Language & Literature 829
Theology & Religious Vocations 672
Liberal Arts & Humanities 395
Philosophy & Religious Studies 324

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