Boost Your Career with a Language Major at Auburn University
In today’s global economy, fluency in a second language is more than just a skill—it’s a powerful asset that can elevate your earning potential and career opportunities. Auburn University’s World Languages, Literatures and Cultures programs equip students with the language proficiency and cultural knowledge necessary to excel in diverse and rewarding professional environments.
Why Major in a World Language?
- Broaden Your Job Opportunities
In fields like business, healthcare, education and government, employers actively seek candidates who can communicate across languages and cultures. Majoring in a language sets you apart, opening doors to positions that require bilingual or multilingual skills. - Boost Your Earning Potential
Bilingual employees consistently earn more. Research shows that individuals proficient in a second language can command up to 20% higher salaries, underscoring the value of language skills in a globalized workforce. - Build Cultural Competency
Understanding a language goes hand-in-hand with cultural fluency. In today’s interconnected world, employers prize candidates who can navigate cultural nuances and foster effective communication across borders. - Unlock Diverse Career Paths
From international relations and global marketing to translation and education, a language major offers various career opportunities. Whether your aspirations lie in diplomacy, travel or corporate roles, language skills are a key differentiator.
Why Auburn?
Choosing to major in a language at Auburn University is a strategic investment in your career and your future. With dedicated faculty and a rigorous curriculum, our programs offer the support and resources to help you succeed.
The Value of Language Proficiency
According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, nine out of ten U.S. employers rely on employees with language skills beyond English. Majoring in a foreign language alongside another field can give you the language and cultural competency that today’s employers demand.
Language majors often graduate with advanced proficiency, prepared for roles like nursing, social work or customer service, while minors typically reach an intermediate level suited for entry-level positions. With just seven additional courses, a language major offers lifelong rewards well beyond graduation.
Studying a language at Auburn University can enhance your career path and set you up for long-term success!
"Coming into college, I was an undecided pre-med with a passion for medicine, but also Spanish. These passions left me with no choice but to pursue both. I appreciated how the program is smaller, giving the professors more time and space to get to know their students. After completing the double major, I feel I have gained both fluency and an improved cultural competency in respect to the Spanish-speaking communities I will serve one day." – Kahlea Haladwala '21, Spanish and Biomedical Sciences