Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Linguistics and Anthropology
Focuses on the study of the anthropological, historical, and sociological context of language with a particular emphasis on language use and its role in shaping cultural and social diversity. Covers applied linguistics, data management, field methods, language heritage, socialization, structure, linguistic analysis, linguistic theory, and multilingualism.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Managers, All Other
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.9%
- Job openings a year
- 100,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Holding steadyEnglish Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $78,760
- Hiring change through 2035
- 0.0%
- Job openings a year
- 4,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career ShrinkingSocial Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
- Median pay
- $101,110
- Hiring change through 2035
- −0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 2,700
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyForeign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $79,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 1,600
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career GrowingAnthropologists and Archeologists
- Median pay
- $70,770
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.0%
- Job openings a year
- 800
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyAnthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $99,650
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.6%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University CA | 1 | 34% | $13,000 |