Kansas · Linguistic

Best colleges for Linguistic in Kansas

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Kansas, Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University award the most Linguistic degrees and certificates in Kansas: 27, 19 and 13 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Kansas colleges offer Linguistic and award 91 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Linguistic program, formally known as Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, focuses on the scientific study of language. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 16.01
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
91
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$27,284
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$55,220
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Wichita State University
Wichita Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$27,2841251%—$17,750

Colleges awarding the most Linguistic degrees in Kansas

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
27Not reported
2Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
19Not reported
3Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
13Not reported
4Wichita State University
Wichita Public
12$27,284
5Johnson County Community College
Overland Park Public
7Not reported
6Emporia State University
Emporia Public
6Not reported
7Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
6Not reported
8Butler Community College
El Dorado Public
1Not reported

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
470
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$55,220
median $47,950
Best-paying metro
$55,550
Topeka, KS

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$55,220 avg · 470 jobs
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$72,240 avg · 460 jobs
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$90,870 avg · 310 jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$74,980 avg · 140 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Linguistic programs in Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Linguistic degrees?+

University of Kansas (27 graduates a year), Fort Hays State University (19 graduates a year) and Kansas State University (13 graduates a year) award the most Linguistic degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Kansas colleges offer Linguistic.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Kansas is $55,220 (median $47,950), across about 470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Linguistic program?+

The Linguistic program, formally known as Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, focuses on the scientific study of language. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of…

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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