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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Western Washington University

126 Bachelor's Degrees
#94 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with foreign languages & linguistics programs.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at WWU

WWU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 36
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 37
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 38
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (With Aid) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) 39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 76
Best Value Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics 77
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 94
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 95
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges for Veterans 172
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 172
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 184
Highest Paid Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates 187

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 125.99999999999999 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.

WWU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Western Washington University.

WWU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 30% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 95
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 11

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 50
Romance Languages 41
East Asian Languages 20
Germanic Languages 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 435
English Language & Literature 201
Communication & Journalism 164
History 80
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 24

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