by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
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BYU ranks competitively among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 279 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $57,199 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, foreign languages & linguistics graduates take on a median debt of $11,466 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Brigham Young University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at BYU includes the following concentrations: