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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston University

66 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The foreign languages & linguistics major at Boston U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Boston U. This makes it the #81 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from Boston U Cost?

$65,168 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,798 $63,798
Fees $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $18,110 $18,110
On Campus Other Expenses $2,085 $2,085

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Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Boston U. About 32% were men and 68% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 2

Does Boston U Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

Boston U does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Boston U. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 4

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Diversity at Boston U

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

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 53
Romance Languages 21
East Asian Languages 14
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 2
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 2
Classical Languages & Literature 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,123
Communication & Journalism 1,023
English Language & Literature 124
Theology & Religious Vocations 98
Philosophy & Religious Studies 70

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