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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from WVU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 foreign languages & linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at WVU awarded 22 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at West Virginia University.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 20 |
| Romance Languages | 11 |
| East Asian Languages | 4 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 4 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 444 |
| Social Sciences | 330 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 47 |
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