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Wellesley was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for foreign languages & linguistics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 26 |
| East Asian Languages | 10 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 183 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
| English Language & Literature | 35 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
| History | 12 |
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