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Linguistics & Literature at University of California-Riverside

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

University of California-Riverside sits in Riverside, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Distance learning is available at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Riverside’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#15 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 31
Best Value	California	#19 of 25
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#20 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#69 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 178

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

Graduates of University of California-Riverside’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	$24,872
2 years	$24,730
3 years	$30,298
4 years	$40,426
5 years	$40,306

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $40,426, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Riverside comes in at $17,283.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Riverside are 84% women (47) and 16% men (9).

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

Of the 49 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 82% were women (40) and 18% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	2
Asian	9
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 7 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of California-Riverside, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 14% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, lower than 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-Riverside

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of California-Riverside includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	2
Linguistics	44
Comparative Literature	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at University of California-Riverside work across a variety of fields. 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.