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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Kentucky

55 Bachelor's Degrees
21 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
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 UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UK

UK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 19
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 31
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 42
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 46
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools 70
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 74
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 76
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 91
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 95
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 109
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 112
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 114
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 117
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 117
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 129
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 130
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 131
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 131
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 132
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 135
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 137
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 147
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 156
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 156
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 172
Highest Paid Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 175

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UK

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UK. This makes it the #41 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UK 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 Kentucky.

UK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UK in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 5

UK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UK. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

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 46
Romance Languages 30
Germanic Languages 4
Classical Languages & Literature 2

Majors Similar to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 478
Social Sciences 343
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 170
English Language & Literature 87
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 56

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