by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for foreign languages & linguistics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The foreign languages & linguistics field at BU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
BU is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $48,557 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
BU is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from BU were women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate 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 | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |