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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 96 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 64
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in North Carolina

36,920 people in the state and 1,421,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to foreign languages and linguistics.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $64,080, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid.

#2

Duke University

Durham
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 81% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,845.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,343 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SEBTS. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,365.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $43,770
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $57,970
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
Professors 9% $60,130
Social Scientists 8% $68,150
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Theology & Religious Vocations 803
English Language & Literature 330
Visual & Performing Arts 274
Philosophy & Religious Studies 228
Liberal Arts & Humanities 111

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