by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS compares to other colleges that offer foreign languages & linguistics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $38,627 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University 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 | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Western Kentucky University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 31 |
| East Asian Languages | 10 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 4 |