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Linguistics & Literature at University of California-Davis

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of California-Davis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of California-Davis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Davis

Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Among 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of California-Davis

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Davis’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 31
Best Value	California	#21 of 25
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 31
Best Value	California	#21 of 25
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of California-Davis

Graduates of University of California-Davis’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	$25,416
2 years	$25,856
3 years	$28,815
4 years	$30,444
5 years	$41,582

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Davis earn a median of $30,444, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Davis stands at $16,079.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Davis, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Davis are 71% women (34) and 29% men (14).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 33 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 82% were women (27) and 18% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	10
Asian	10
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 61% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 7 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 8 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, below 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 University of California-Davis

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of California-Davis breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	36
Comparative Literature	12

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.