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Linguistics & Literature at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#76 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#76 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,846
2 years	$38,157
5 years	$48,264

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 66% women (37) and 34% men (19).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 26 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 58% were women (15) and 42% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 22 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 77% were women (17) and 23% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 18% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 8 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 12% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	34
Language Translation	17
Comparative Literature	2
Applied Linguistics	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.