by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cornell University stacks up against peers offering foreign languages & linguistics.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University handed out 44 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,029 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $15,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Cornell University.
This foreign languages & linguistics program at Cornell University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 33 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 32 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 16 |
| East Asian Languages | 2 |