Online Foreign Language Degree Programs
Foreign language majors can craft a career that suits their interests.
Today’s global business environment demands that successful companies have bilingual capabilities. You can also take your language skills abroad, or work at home in the government or nonprofit sector. The average earnings for translators are $71,625.
Bilingual applicants often have an edge in the corporate job market. But business isn’t the only career path where a online Bachelor’s degree in foreign language will help. Other opportunities include:
- Teacher
- Government, corporate, or private translator
- Bilingual marketer
- Travel guide
- Minority outreach specialist
The Bachelor degree in Foreign Language is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Foreign Language.
Online courses for the Foreign Language degree at Charter Oak State College are $203 for a CT resident, and just $275 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,923 for residents and $3,960 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).
There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $205 graduation fee.