by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SMU compares to other colleges that offer foreign languages & linguistics.
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SMU is a solid choice among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $59,780 a year. This is below $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SMU, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $19,730 in student loans. This is below $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU 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 Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Southern Methodist University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 40 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |