by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in foreign languages & linguistics at WMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. 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 #339 out of 372 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 339 of 372 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Michigan | 10 of 10 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 46 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 5 master’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
WMU is not yet ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 1 doctoral degree in foreign languages & linguistics.
WMU is not currently ranked for foreign languages & linguistics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in foreign languages & linguistics from WMU identified as women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics doctoral degree graduates at WMU are White. About 100% 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 doctoral in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 39 |