Linguistics Degree

The linguistics degree program at Northeastern Illinois University 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 Illinois colleges that offer linguistics degrees.

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Northeastern Illinois University

633 Clark St, Evanston, IL

Northeastern Illinois University, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, IL, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at NEIU is nearly 12,000 yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students at Northeastern Illinois University scored within the range of 17 to 21 on the ACT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Northeastern Illinois University, with 29% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,000, while nonresidents pay $15,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.neiu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Linguistics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeastern Illinois University offers a master'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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $42640
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $27950
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $49240

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