by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in foreign languages & linguistics at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for foreign languages & linguistics, placing at #37 out of 372 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for foreign languages & linguistics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The foreign languages & linguistics field at BU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 13 master’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
BU is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 6 doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
BU is not currently ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3 |