by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how San Diego State University stacks up against peers offering foreign languages & linguistics.
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San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. Specifically, it ranked #186 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at San Diego State University earn a median of $37,950 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, foreign languages & linguistics graduates take on a median debt of $12,978 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at San Diego State University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at San Diego State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 91 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 31 |
| East Asian Languages | 14 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 1 |