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Linguistics & Literature at Boston University

Linguistics & Literature at Boston University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boston University is in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Boston University.

Online Class Availability at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Boston University

Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 13
Best Value Massachusetts #4 of 5
Best Value New England (Region) #10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #159 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston University’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $31,839
4 years $44,964
5 years $49,068

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $44,964, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Boston University are 64% women (23) and 36% men (13).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Boston University

Of the 23 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Boston University, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).

Boston University gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Boston University

Among the 9 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Boston University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

Boston University gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Boston University

Among the 1 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Boston University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Boston University gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Boston University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Linguistics & Literature Concentrations at Boston University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Boston University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 27
Comparative Literature 3
Other Linguistics & Literature 6

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Linguistics & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815

References

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