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Linguistics & Literature at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Online coursework is an option at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 30
Best Value	New York	#14 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 178
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#175 of 176

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Syracuse University are 58% women (11) and 42% men (8).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 6 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Syracuse University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 13 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 8% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Syracuse 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 Syracuse University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Syracuse University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	1
Linguistics	18

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. 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.