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Linguistics & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#4 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#154 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#4 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#154 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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	$26,593
2 years	$24,421
3 years	$42,311
4 years	$41,501
5 years	$47,529

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $41,501, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 70% women (69) and 30% men (30).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 58 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 67% were women (39) and 33% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	39
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 6 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 7 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

*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 Massachusetts-Amherst

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

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	55
Language Translation	26
Comparative Literature	18

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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.