Illinois · South Asian Languages

Best South Asian Languages institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program offers students an in-depth understanding of the languages and literary traditions of South Asia. This program is ideal for those interested in exploring the rich cultural and…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 16.07
States offered
2
with a program page
Degrees / yr
5
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,333
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
96%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$57,940
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering South Asian Languages in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
596%$13,333

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
1,860
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$57,940
median $53,870
Best-paying metro
$60,600
Springfield, IL

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$57,940 avg · 1,860 jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,090 avg · 740 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing South Asian Languages programs in Illinois.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Illinois is $57,940 (median $53,870), across about 1,860 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the South Asian Languages program?+

The South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program offers students an in-depth understanding of the languages and literary traditions of South Asia. This program is ideal for those interested in exploring the rich cultural and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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