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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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Language Interpretation and Translation degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Language Interpretation and Translation majors is Interpreters and Translators. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
114
Female Students
96 (84%)
Male Students
18 (15%)
Hispanic or Latino (87, 76%)
White (11, 10%)
U.S. Nonresident (11, 10%)
Two or more races (2, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 2%)
Asian (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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