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Linguistics & Literature at University of Iowa

Linguistics & Literature at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 2
Best Value Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 13
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #141 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 2
Best Value Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 13
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #141 of 176

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Iowa is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Iowa are 65% women (26) and 35% men (14).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 23 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 26% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 15 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 13% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Among the 1 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Iowa

*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 Iowa

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 23
Language Translation 16
Other Linguistics & Literature 1

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Iowa 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

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