Below are the key facts about this program at USC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for foreign languages & linguistics, ranked #23 out of 314 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 23 of 314 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in California | 5 of 71 |
Here is each degree level available for foreign languages & linguistics at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
This foreign languages & linguistics field at USC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $54,630 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, foreign languages & linguistics graduates take on a median debt of $20,380 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |