The Language Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Linguistics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Linguistics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1124 Occupation: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,010 | 21,170 | N/A | N/A |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1123 Occupation: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | 59,590 | N/A | N/A |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education SOC: 25-2031 Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | 1,072,540 | N/A | N/A |
Interpreters and Translators SOC: 27-3091 Occupation: Interpreters and Translators | $59,440 | 53,360 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,010 | 21,170 |
| 2023 | $78,760 | 20,820 |
| 2022 | $76,030 | 19,520 |
| 2021 | $77,030 | 19,640 |
| 2020 | $69,920 | 22,790 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,270 | 59,590 |
| 2023 | $78,130 | 57,600 |
| 2022 | $74,280 | 57,680 |
| 2021 | $75,930 | 58,480 |
| 2020 | $69,000 | 64,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,580 | 1,072,540 |
| 2023 | $65,220 | 1,045,170 |
| 2022 | $62,360 | 1,042,090 |
| 2021 | $61,820 | 1,020,240 |
| 2020 | $62,870 | 991,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | 53,360 |
| 2023 | $57,090 | 51,560 |
| 2022 | $53,640 | 52,160 |
| 2021 | $49,110 | 52,170 |
| 2020 | $52,330 | 56,920 |