by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in foreign languages & linguistics at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
UWM is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM report a median salary of $42,214 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, foreign languages & linguistics graduates take on a median debt of $24,240 in student loans. This is below $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UWM conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in linguistics recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
UWM conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in sign language interpretation and translation recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
UWM granted 7 bachelor’s degrees 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 (57%).
UWM awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
UWM granted 4 bachelor’s completions in germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
UWM awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in french language and literature in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UWM awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in italian language and literature in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
UWM granted 1 bachelor’s degree in russian language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 4 certificate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
UWM is not currently ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of foreign languages & linguistics certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics certificate degree graduates at UWM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a certificate in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWM awarded 3 certificate completions in american indian/native american languages, literatures, and linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
UWM awarded 1 certificate completion in russian language and literature recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
