What can you do with a linguistics minor?

Linguists find careers in

• teaching.
• public relations.
• publishing.
• technical writing.
• communications technology.
• computer programming.
• speech pathology.
• composition teaching.

What career path would you have if you are a linguist?

The skills acquired during a linguistics degree can be adapted for most industries. Direct career paths that can be followed are: lexicographer, speech and language therapist, languages teacher, copy editor, proofreader or a role in communications.

Is a linguistics minor worth it?

Manuel’s Answer. A minor in Linguistics will provide you with an in depth understanding of the workings of languages. It will also provide you with critical thinking and organization skills that are beneficial in many jobs.

Is there money in linguistics?

Salary: One of the main perks of the job is that your salary can stack up high, with the average forensic linguist in the US making somewhere between US$40,000 and $100,000.

How much does a linguistic consultant make?

The national average salary for a Linguistic Consultant is $83,325 in United States. Filter by location to see Linguistic Consultant salaries in your area.

What is a good double major with Linguistics?

You can also choose to combine linguistics with psychology, sociology, archaeology, etc., but at least for archaeology and sociology, you would tend to do work in those fields with a bonus of having linguistics expertise. Keep in mind how you’ll use the degree after you graduate.

Can you double major in Linguistics?

Because the Linguistics major has relatively few course requirements (27 credits in Linguistics plus 5 credits of a natural language other than English), it can easily be combined with electives, a minor or a double major in another field that interests you.