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Linguistics & Literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Linguistics & Literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 5
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 22
Best Value Nationwide #112 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #175 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,997

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Of the 22 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Of the 6 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

*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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The Linguistics & Literature program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 20
Linguistics 8

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

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