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Linguistics & Literature at University of Florida

Linguistics & Literature at University of Florida

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Studying Online at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #1 of 3
Best Value Florida #1 of 3
Best Value Southeast (Region) #2 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #10 of 43
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #1 of 3
Best Value Florida #1 of 3
Best Value Southeast (Region) #2 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #10 of 43
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Florida

Those who finish University of Florida’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at University of Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,279
2 years $29,995
3 years $30,750
4 years $42,019
5 years $48,373

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Florida earn a median of $42,019, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Florida

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Florida is $19,912.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Florida are 67% women (79) and 33% men (39).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 84 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Florida, 68% were women (57) and 32% were men (27).

University of Florida 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 Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 47
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 9
Asian 2
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Florida

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 4 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Florida, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Florida 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 Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Florida

Minority students account for 50% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 4 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Florida, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

University of Florida 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 Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Florida

*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 Florida

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

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 53
Linguistics 65

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Florida work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

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