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Linguistics & Literature at San Francisco State University

Linguistics & Literature at San Francisco State University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at San Francisco State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Francisco State University sits in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 8 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University.

Online Class Availability at San Francisco State University

Distance learning is available at San Francisco State University. Of 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at San Francisco State University

Use these rankings to compare San Francisco State University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from San Francisco State University

Students who complete San Francisco State University’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 San Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,969
4 years $44,226

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from San Francisco State University report median earnings of $44,226, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at San Francisco State University are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 5 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at San Francisco State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

San Francisco 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 San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at San Francisco State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 3 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at San Francisco State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

San Francisco 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 San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at San Francisco State University

*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 San Francisco State University

The Linguistics & Literature program at San Francisco State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Comparative Literature 8

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at San Francisco State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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

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