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Linguistics & Literature at Michigan State University

Linguistics & Literature at Michigan State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 32 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Michigan State University

Rankings can help you compare Michigan State University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 4
Best Value Michigan #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #19 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #137 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 4
Best Value Michigan #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #19 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #137 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,760
2 years $18,771

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,915.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Michigan State University are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

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

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 1 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Michigan State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Michigan State University

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Of the 11 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Michigan State University

Minority students account for 9% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 16%.*

*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 Michigan State University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 32

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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