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Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 5
Best Value Tennessee #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 43
Best Value Southeast (Region) #30 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #73 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #111 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,325
2 years $30,771

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at $20,612.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 69% women (33) and 31% men (15).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 46 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 67% were women (31) and 33% were men (15).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 2 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

*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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The Linguistics & Literature program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 48

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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