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Linguistics & Literature at University of Connecticut

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what University of Connecticut. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Connecticut.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Connecticut

Use these rankings to compare University of Connecticut’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#143 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#143 of 176

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Connecticut are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 6 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 13 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 14 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	12

Minority students account for 14% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut, 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 Connecticut

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Connecticut offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	19
Language Translation	3
Comparative Literature	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Connecticut pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.