Distance Learning & Online Foreign Language Degree Programs
A foreign language degree is an ideal way to add a second degree to a program of study as well as improve your opportunities for work within the respective field. Most students that complete a degree in foreign language also complete a degree in a field that would relate such as law, education, human resource management, business management or political science. With more and more emphasis on global economies and international business it is evident that the need for professional, trained interpreters and specialists in many fields will continue to grow.
A degree in foreign language gives graduates the skills that they need to effectively translate either spoken or written communication between individuals or groups where not everyone is able to communicate using the same language. The graduate will usually focus on translation in their given field of expertise such as business, public relations, law, education or journalism or medicine to give just a few examples. In addition the student with the dual foreign language and other degree can actually do the work of two professionals, being able to both complete the transaction and do the translation at the same time. Businesses find that professionals that have this ability are usually in very high demand so work very collaboratively with these professionals to ensure that they stay with the company.
A foreign language graduate with another, compatible degree can anticipate earnings of up to $100,000 per year for qualified and experienced conference and professional interpreters. Those interpreters working on an hourly rate through courtrooms, businesses, or even government offices can expect to start earning at an hourly rate of approximately $16.00 per hour. Full time government employees that have a foreign language degree typically earn around $65,000, slightly higher than employees with the same degree without the foreign language degree.View the following Arts & Humanities subjects:
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