by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in foreign languages & linguistics at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $35,401 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, foreign languages & linguistics students borrow a median amount of $24,862 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Find out more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Portland State University granted 21 bachelor’s completions in spanish language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (52%).
Portland State University awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in linguistics recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Portland State University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in japanese language and literature recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
Portland State University awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in russian language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Portland State University conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in german language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Portland State University granted 4 bachelor’s completions in french language and literature recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 1 undergraduate certificate degree in foreign languages & linguistics.
Portland State University has not been ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Portland State University identified as men.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a undergraduate certificate in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University conferred 1 undergraduate certificate completion in russian language and literature in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 7 certificate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Portland State University is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of foreign languages & linguistics certificate degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics certificate degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a certificate in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University granted 6 certificate completions in foreign languages and literatures, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Portland State University granted 1 certificate completion in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 6 |
