Linguistics Degree

The linguistics degree program at Washington University in St Louis offers students instruction on language and language groups, including how languages are developed and the relationship languages help foster, from a humanistic and scientific perspective. Students who graduate from the linguistics degree program may pursue careers in speech therapy, teaching, foreign language translation, and more. Courses include instruction in behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, morphology and syntax, and lexicography. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer linguistics degrees.

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Washington University in St Louis (WUSTL)

1750 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO

Washington University in St Louis provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and operated as a private institution. Washington University has a yearly student enrollment of around 14,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Very common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are in the range of 32 - 34 for the ACT exam, or 1400 - 1540 for the SAT exam. Only 17 percent of applicants are accepted to the school due to the high volume of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available.

Tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $9,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Washington University in St Louis offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.wustl.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Linguistics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WUSTL offers a bachelor's degree program in linguistics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $42770

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).