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Linguistics & Literature at University of Maryland-College Park

Linguistics & Literature at University of Maryland-College Park

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Maryland-College Park is in College Park, MD.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Maryland-College Park.

Online Class Availability at University of Maryland-College Park

Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park

Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland-College Park’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Maryland #1 of 3
Best Value Maryland #1 of 3
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #36 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #77 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Maryland #1 of 3
Best Value Maryland #1 of 3
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #36 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #77 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park

Those who finish University of Maryland-College Park’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at University of Maryland-College Park
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,351
2 years $21,234
4 years $55,943
5 years $64,229

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $55,943, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Maryland-College Park

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 46% women (11) and 54% men (13).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park

Of the 15 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).

University of Maryland-College Park 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 Maryland-College Park.

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

Minority students account for 47% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park

Among the 3 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of Maryland-College Park 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 Maryland-College Park.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Maryland-College Park

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-College Park

Of the 6 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

University of Maryland-College Park 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 Maryland-College Park.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Maryland-College Park

Minority students account for 17% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, higher 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 Maryland-College Park

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 17
Comparative Literature 2
Other Linguistics & Literature 5

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Maryland-College Park go on to a range of careers. 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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