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Linguistics & Literature at University of Kansas

Linguistics & Literature at University of Kansas

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Kansas.

Studying Online at University of Kansas

Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Kansas

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kansas’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kansas #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #10 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #114 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #138 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kansas #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #10 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #114 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #138 of 178

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Kansas are 59% women (17) and 41% men (12).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 18 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Kansas, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

University of Kansas 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 Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Kansas

Minority students account for 22% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 4 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Kansas, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Kansas 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 Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Kansas

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Of the 4 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Kansas, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Kansas 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 Kansas.

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

*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 Kansas

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

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 26
Applied Linguistics 3

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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