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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Indiana University - Bloomington

163 Bachelor's Degrees
38 Master's Degrees
43 Doctor's Degrees
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. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

IU Bloomington was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for foreign languages & linguistics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 10
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 15
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools 20
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 33
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 33

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at IU Bloomington

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #10 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from IU Bloomington Cost?

$11,790 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

IU Bloomington Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,312 $39,004
Fees $1,478 $1,478
Books and Supplies $690 $690
On Campus Room and Board $13,380 $13,380
On Campus Other Expenses $3,040 $3,040

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IU Bloomington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The foreign languages & linguistics program at IU Bloomington awarded 163 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 124
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 11

Does IU Bloomington Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.

IU Bloomington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from IU Bloomington in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 1

IU Bloomington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Students

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

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
Romance Languages 89
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 46
East Asian Languages 39
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 26
Germanic Languages 12
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 9
Classical Languages & Literature 8

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 584
Social Sciences 435
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 189
English Language & Literature 82
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 74

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