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Linguistics & Literature at Duke University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Duke University is in Durham, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Duke University.

Online & Distance Learning at Duke University

Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Duke University

Students who complete Duke University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,441
2 years	$42,682
3 years	$50,279
4 years	$76,134
5 years	$94,560

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Duke University take home a median $76,134, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Duke University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Duke University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Among the 16 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Duke University, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 41%.*

*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 Duke University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	9
Linguistics	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Duke 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

• 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.