We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH highly for foreign languages & linguistics, placing at #152 out of 314 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 152 of 314 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 6 of 24 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 9 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in foreign languages & linguistics at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The foreign languages & linguistics field at UH covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 38 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 12 |
| American Sign Language | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
UH is not currently ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at UH earn a median of $42,573 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, foreign languages & linguistics graduates take on a median debt of $18,750 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 7 |