by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RIT. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT highly for foreign languages & linguistics, ranked #133 out of 314 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 133 of 314 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York | 13 of 19 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 41 |
The following degree levels are offered in foreign languages & linguistics at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The foreign languages & linguistics area of study at RIT includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 37 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RIT earn a median of $42,963 a year. This is lower than $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $26,870 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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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 RIT were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |
