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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from WVU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 foreign languages & linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at WVU awarded 22 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 20 |
| Romance Languages | 11 |
| East Asian Languages | 4 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 4 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 444 |
| Social Sciences | 330 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 47 |
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