Below are the key facts about this program at Hunter. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for foreign languages & linguistics at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 79 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Hunter is among the very best schools in the country for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Hunter report a median salary of $46,322 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $15,523 in student loans. This is higher than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Asian. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Hunter conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in chinese language and literature in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (73%).
Hunter conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in spanish language and literature recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (76%).
Hunter awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Hunter granted 5 bachelor’s completions in japanese language and literature recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (80%).
Hunter conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in german language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Hunter granted 4 bachelor’s completions in french language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Hunter conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in hebrew language and literature in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Hunter conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in russian language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Hunter conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in comparative literature recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).
Hunter conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in latin language and literature recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Hunter awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in arabic language and literature in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
Hunter granted 1 bachelor’s degree in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 15 |