Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
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Louisiana State University ranks competitively among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. In particular, it placed #144 out of 366 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University report a median salary of $44,918 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Louisiana State University identified as women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at Louisiana State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 27 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 3 |