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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Vanderbilt is in the top 1% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 3 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #167 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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The foreign languages & linguistics program at Vanderbilt awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Vanderbilt. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Vanderbilt University.
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 | 76 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 3 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 715 |
| English Language & Literature | 76 |
| History | 63 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 58 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.