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Linguistics & Literature at University of Georgia

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Georgia.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Georgia

Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#134 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#134 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Georgia

Students who complete University of Georgia’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	$13,326
2 years	$17,551
3 years	$15,480
4 years	$40,931
5 years	$49,918

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Georgia report median earnings of $40,931, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Georgia comes in at $22,420.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Georgia are 61% women (30) and 39% men (19).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 34 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 62% were women (21) and 38% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 7 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Georgia, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Unknown	1

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Among the 8 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, 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 Georgia

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

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	34
Comparative Literature	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. Here 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

• 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.