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Linguistics & Literature at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$22,452
3 years	$40,436
4 years	$40,191
5 years	$50,930

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $40,191, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 84% women (32) and 16% men (6).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 22 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 14 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 2 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 50% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above 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 Colorado Boulder

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Colorado Boulder breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	38

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Linguistics & Literature graduates, 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.