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Linguistics & Literature at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Linguistics & Literature at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 4
Best Value New Jersey #4 of 4
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #20 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #88 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #153 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 4
Best Value New Jersey #4 of 4
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #20 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #88 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #153 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,304
4 years $50,236
5 years $53,565

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $50,236, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at $24,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 82% women (41) and 18% men (9).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 44 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 86% were women (38) and 14% were men (6).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 3
Asian 6
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 6 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Linguistics & Literature program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 1
Linguistics 42
Comparative Literature 7

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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