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Linguistics & Literature at Brown University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Brown University is located in Providence, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Brown University.

Studying Online at Brown University

Online coursework is an option at Brown University. Of 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Brown University

Graduates of Brown University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,130
2 years	$31,848
4 years	$53,108

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Brown University report median earnings of $53,108, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Brown University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Brown University are 64% women (28) and 36% men (16).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Brown University

Of the 41 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Brown University, 63% were women (26) and 37% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 24% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Brown University

Of the 1 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Brown University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Brown University

Among the 2 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at Brown University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Brown University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*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 Brown University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Brown University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	16
Comparative Literature	28

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Brown University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.