Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
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ISU is a solid choice among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. In particular, it placed #267 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $39,844 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $24,270 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Iowa State University.
This foreign languages & linguistics program at ISU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 40 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 19 |