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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 61 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #126 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UT Knoxville. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at UT Knoxville awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
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 | 63 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 12 |
| Romance Languages | 5 |
| American Sign Language | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 428 |
| Communication & Journalism | 379 |
| English Language & Literature | 142 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 128 |
| History | 80 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.