College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls


About This Program

Our Bachelor of Science in Translation combines language proficiency with cultural competency to prepare you for a career as a professional translator. With experienced faculty, immersive learning opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art resources, you'll gain the skills needed to bridge language barriers and foster cross-cultural communication. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the Russian concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

  • 5.7% faster than the average
  • 30,600 number of jobs
  • $69,920 potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

  • 20.0% much faster than the average
  • 77,400 number of jobs
  • $52,330 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.