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Linguistics & Literature at Cornell University

Linguistics & Literature at Cornell University

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 32 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Cornell University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #7 of 178
Best Value New York #12 of 14
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #167 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #7 of 178
Best Value New York #12 of 14
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #167 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Cornell University

Those who finish Cornell 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 Cornell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $17,890
2 years $41,193
5 years $53,112

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Cornell University comes in at $15,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Cornell University are 69% women (22) and 31% men (10).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 20 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Cornell University, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).

Cornell 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 Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Cornell University

Minority students account for 35% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Cornell University

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

Cornell 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 Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Cornell University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 5 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Cornell University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

Cornell 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 Cornell University.

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

This Linguistics & Literature program at Cornell University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 21
Comparative Literature 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Cornell University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Linguistics & Literature majors, 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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