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Linguistics & Literature at New York University

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

New York University is in New York, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at New York University.

Online & Distance Learning at New York University

Online coursework is an option at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York 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	$33,281
3 years	$44,277
4 years	$45,305

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from New York University report median earnings of $45,305, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at New York University are 60% women (29) and 40% men (19).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Of the 24 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at New York University, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 18 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at New York University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at New York University, above the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at New York University

Of the 6 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at New York University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 New York University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	12
Linguistics	5
Language Translation	13
Comparative Literature	18

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at New York University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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.