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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of California - Berkeley

221 Bachelor's Degrees
19 Master's Degrees
35 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 UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 217 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 16
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 17
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools 22

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UC Berkeley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #47 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UC Berkeley Cost?

$14,850 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,016 $3,016
Books and Supplies $1,273 $1,273
On Campus Room and Board $22,692 $22,692
On Campus Other Expenses $6,238 $6,238

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UC Berkeley Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 foreign languages & linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 55
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 61
White 58
Non-Resident Aliens 25
Other Races 19

Does UC Berkeley Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

Online degrees for the UC Berkeley foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.

UC Berkeley Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 21 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 43% were men and 57% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Diversity at UC Berkeley

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

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 112
Romance Languages 88
East Asian Languages 21
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 19
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 12
Germanic Languages 8
Classical Languages & Literature 7
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,954
Communication & Journalism 311
English Language & Literature 287
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 219
History 157

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