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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

113 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
12 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 38
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 40

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #105 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UNC Chapel Hill Cost?

$8,989 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,019 $37,360
Fees $1,970 $1,970
Books and Supplies $1,290 $1,290
On Campus Room and Board $13,016 $13,016
On Campus Other Expenses $2,814 $2,814

Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

UNC Chapel Hill Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 113 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 22% were men and 78% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 69
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 16

Does UNC Chapel Hill Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.

UNC Chapel Hill Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 1

UNC Chapel Hill Foreign Languages & Linguistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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 64
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 46
Classical Languages & Literature 20
Germanic Languages 14

Majors Similar to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,082
Communication & Journalism 605
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 222
English Language & Literature 183
History 155

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