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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UK. This makes it the #41 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UK. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from UK in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of Kentucky.
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 | 39 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 26 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 480 |
| Social Sciences | 372 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 198 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |
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