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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Boston University.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of foreign languages & linguistics master's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,064 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,022 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 101 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 57 |
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