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Linguistics & Literature at Emory University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Emory University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Emory University sits in Atlanta, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Emory University.

Online & Distance Learning at Emory University

Online coursework is an option at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Emory University

Those who finish Emory University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,993
4 years	$50,216
5 years	$55,567

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Emory University report median earnings of $50,216, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Emory University comes in at $19,760.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Emory University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Emory University are 71% women (20) and 29% men (8).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Emory University

Of the 25 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Emory University, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 44% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Emory University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Emory University

Among the 2 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Emory University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 50% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Emory University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Emory University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Emory University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Emory University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	20
Comparative Literature	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Emory 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.