We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for foreign languages & linguistics, coming in at #22 out of 314 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 22 of 314 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in California | 4 of 71 |
Here is each degree level available for foreign languages & linguistics at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
This foreign languages & linguistics area of study at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 179 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
UC Berkeley is in the top 15% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley earn a median of $53,196 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $12,796 in student loans. This is lower than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |