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Linguistics & Literature at Montclair State University

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Montclair State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University

Online coursework is an option at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Montclair State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#4 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#29 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#80 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Montclair State University

Those who finish Montclair State 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	$23,789
2 years	$25,194
3 years	$37,790
4 years	$47,846
5 years	$58,459

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Montclair State University take home a median $47,846, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Montclair State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Montclair State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Montclair State University are 85% women (39) and 15% men (7).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 38 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Montclair State University, 84% were women (32) and 16% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 61% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 4 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Montclair State 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 Montclair State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

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

*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 Montclair State University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Montclair State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	42
Language Translation	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Montclair State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

• 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.