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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from KU. This makes it the #55 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 105 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from KU in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of Kansas.
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 | 55 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 33 |
| East Asian Languages | 19 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 13 |
| American Sign Language | 10 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 425 |
| Social Sciences | 284 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 260 |
| English Language & Literature | 92 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.