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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Massachusetts - Boston

18 Bachelor's Degrees
41 Master's Degrees
#190 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UMass Boston

UMass Boston Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 44
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 79
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools 98
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 102
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 106
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 108
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 116
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 117
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 117
Highest Paid Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 119
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 119
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 123
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 127
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 128
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 128
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 147
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 152
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 153
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 153
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 157
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 168
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 169
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges for Veterans 170
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 173
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 177
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 183
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 185
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 188
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 190
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 192
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 196
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 202
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 210

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UMass Boston

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Boston. This makes it the #7 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

UMass Boston Foreign Languages & Linguistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.

UMass Boston Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Boston. About 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

UMass Boston Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

Of the 41 students who earned a master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UMass Boston in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 5

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors

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 39
Romance Languages 13
Classical Languages & Literature 7

Majors Similar to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 372
English Language & Literature 118
Communication & Journalism 108
History 50
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 48

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