by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for foreign languages & linguistics, ranked #295 out of 314 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in foreign languages & linguistics at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The foreign languages & linguistics area of study at WMU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 34 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $44,655 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, foreign languages & linguistics students borrow a median amount of $28,625 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1 |
