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Linguistics & Literature at University of California-Santa Cruz

Linguistics & Literature at University of California-Santa Cruz

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

University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 217 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz

Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #7 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 31
Best Value California #23 of 25
Best Value Far Western (Region) #24 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #95 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #7 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 31
Best Value California #23 of 25
Best Value Far Western (Region) #24 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #95 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz

Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’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 University of California-Santa Cruz
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,717
2 years $24,832
3 years $31,187
4 years $38,878
5 years $41,829

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $38,878, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $17,491.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 71% women (153) and 29% men (64).

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

Of the 193 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 70% were women (136) and 30% were men (57).

University of California-Santa Cruz 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 University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 83
Hispanic / Latino 51
Black / African American 1
Asian 23
Two or More Races 29
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 41%.*

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

Of the 16 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

University of California-Santa Cruz 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 University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

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

University of California-Santa Cruz gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher 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-Santa Cruz

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

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 52
Comparative Literature 140
Applied Linguistics 15
Other Linguistics & Literature 10

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. 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

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