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Linguistics & Literature at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at George Mason University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#118 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#118 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,771
2 years	$39,369
4 years	$46,560
5 years	$51,693

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $46,560, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from George Mason University comes in at $21,850.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at George Mason University are 71% women (25) and 29% men (10).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 23 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at George Mason University, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 70% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 4 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at George Mason University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 75% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at George Mason University

Among the 4 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at George Mason University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	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 George Mason University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	27
Linguistics	4
Other Linguistics & Literature	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at George Mason 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.