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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from WMU. This makes it the #148 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from WMU in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from WMU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Western Michigan 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 | 31 |
| East Asian Languages | 6 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Communication & Journalism | 128 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 78 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| History | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.