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#1 #1 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $53,928
#2 #2 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $52,577
#3 #3 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 589 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $13,768 Median Starting Salary $50,381
#4 #4 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,499 Median Starting Salary $52,411
#5 #5 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,119 Median Starting Salary $52,417
#6 #6 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,104 Median Starting Salary $52,187
#7 #7 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $55,117
#8 #8 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 281 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,808 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#9 #9 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Dharma Realm Buddhist University Ukiah, CA At Dharma Realm Buddhist University, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,350 Median Starting Salary $0
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees...view more	100	58%	4	1,310 – 1,480	$22,954	$53,928
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those...view more	85	54%	4	1,230 – 1,430	$22,324	$52,577
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 589...view more	84	80%	9	1,100 – 1,300	$13,768	$50,381
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college...view more	80	88%	3	970 – 1,180	$16,499	$52,411
La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students...view more	78	86%	1	1,050 – 1,270	$20,119	$52,417
Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to...view more	67	91%	3	1,010 – 1,220	$17,104	$52,187
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors...view more	50	80%	1	1,210 – 1,410	$16,282	$55,117
University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	40	81%	1	1,020 – 1,280	$18,808	$50,926
Dharma Realm Buddhist University Ukiah, CA At Dharma Realm Buddhist University,...view more	N/A	55%	4	--	$9,350	$0

About Language Interpretation and Translation

Language Interpretation and Translation programs prepare individuals to be professional interpreters and/or translators of documents and data files, either from English or (Canadian) French into another language or languages or vice versa. Includes intensive instruction in one or more foreign languages plus instruction in subjects such as single- and multiple-language interpretation, one- or two-way interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, general and literary translation, business translation, technical translation, and other specific applications of linguistic skills.

Students who are passionate about Language Interpretation and Translation can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 432 students are granted some level of degree in Language Interpretation and Translation around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Language Interpretation and Translation in North Carolina than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Language Interpretation and Translation is $44,500.

Popularity of Language Interpretation and Translation Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Language Interpretation and Translation majors is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Language Interpretation and Translation can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Language Interpretation and Translation majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,760	2,000	24,700	25,000	1%
Interpreters and Translators	$57,090	7,200	68,700	71,700	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Language Interpretation and Translation majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

22 (73%)

Male Students

8 (26%)

White (12, 40%)

U.S. Nonresident (6, 20%)

Asian (4, 13%)

Hispanic or Latino (4, 13%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 7%)

Black or African American (1, 3%)

Two or more races (1, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Language Interpretation and Translation

#1 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

58%

4

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$53,928

#2 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

54%

4

1,230–1,430

$22,324

$52,577

#3 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

80%

9

1,100–1,300

$13,768

$50,381

#4 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

88%

3

970–1,180

$16,499

$52,411

#5 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

86%

1

1,050–1,270

$20,119

$52,417

#6 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

91%

3

1,010–1,220

$17,104

$52,187

#7 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

80%

1

1,210–1,410

$16,282

$55,117

#8 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

81%

1

1,020–1,280

$18,808

$50,926

#9 Best College for Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

55%

4

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$9,350

$0

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