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Georgia Institute of Technology charges $13,289 net price for linguistic studies but delivers $47,394 median earnings, nearly triple the $17,551 earned by University of Georgia graduates in the same field. This gap reflects Georgia's tech sector demand for multilingual professionals, particularly in Atlanta's international business center where companies like Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola require language specialists for global operations. Eight public institutions dominate the state's linguistic programs, with net prices ranging from University of North Georgia's $10,785 to Georgia College's $18,809.
8
Programs
$10,785 – $23,911
Net Price Range
$34,152
Avg. Program Earnings
64.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,785 $5,009 36.8% 69.6%
2 $11,889 $5,751 41.7% 87.8%
3 $13,289 $11,764 92.3% 17.1%
4 $13,816 $11,180 87.2% 42.6%
5 $15,931 $8,478 53.7% 66.8%
6 $16,972 $5,786 48.1% 67.9%
7 $18,809 $8,998 61.6% 80.0%
8 $23,911 $60,774 91.8% 11.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Georgia Tech and UGA linguistic studies graduates?

Georgia Tech linguistic studies graduates earn $47,394 compared to UGA's $17,551, likely reflecting Tech's focus on computational linguistics and language technology. Georgia Tech's 92.30% graduation rate also suggests stronger student outcomes, while UGA accepts 42.55% of applicants versus Tech's highly selective 17.13% acceptance rate.

How much can HOPE Scholarship recipients save on linguistic studies programs?

Georgia residents with 3.0+ GPAs receive free tuition through HOPE, reducing costs significantly at public universities. University of North Georgia charges just $5,009 in-state compared to $10,785 net price, while Georgia State drops from $15,931 net to $8,478 for residents.

Does Emory University justify its $23,911 net price for language studies?

Emory's $23,911 net price produces $33,993 median earnings with just $19,760 student debt, creating a favorable debt-to-income ratio. The private university maintains a 91.80% graduation rate and 11.35% acceptance rate, suggesting strong academic rigor and career preparation.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.