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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

219 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
13 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. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UW Seattle

UW Seattle Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

UW Seattle was ranked #29 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 #1 in Washington.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 29
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 29

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UW Seattle

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 215 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UW Seattle. This makes it the #78 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UW Seattle Cost?

$12,643 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UW Seattle Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,524 $40,878
Fees $1,119 $1,119
Books and Supplies $900 $900
On Campus Room and Board $17,982 $17,982
On Campus Other Expenses $3,027 $3,027

Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.

UW Seattle Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 219 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 29% were men and 71% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 41
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 25
White 99
Non-Resident Aliens 25
Other Races 23

Does UW Seattle Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.

UW Seattle Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 45% were men and 55% 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 University of Washington - Seattle Campus 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 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Diversity at UW Seattle

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

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 80
East Asian Languages 59
Romance Languages 46
Germanic Languages 21
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 14
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 11
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 7
Classical Languages & Literature 7
Turkic & Central Asian Languages 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,366
Communication & Journalism 457
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 271
English Language & Literature 188
History 146

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