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Linguistics & Literature at California State University-Northridge

Linguistics & Literature at California State University-Northridge

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at California State University-Northridge.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge

Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at California State University-Northridge

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #11 of 31
Best Value California #11 of 25
Best Value Far Western (Region) #11 of 30
Best Value Nationwide #24 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #102 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Students who complete California State University-Northridge’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 California State University-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $18,432
2 years $27,669
4 years $40,462
5 years $51,950

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $40,462, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Northridge

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at California State University-Northridge are 48% women (16) and 52% men (17).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Among the 26 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 46% were women (12) and 54% were men (14).

California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 11
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at California State University-Northridge

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Among the 7 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at California State University-Northridge

Minority students account for 43% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 25%.*

*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 California State University-Northridge

This Linguistics & Literature program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 5
Linguistics 28

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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