Linguistics & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #117 of 176 |
Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,440 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $46,819 |
| 4 years | $64,087 |
| 5 years | $68,403 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $64,087, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 70% women (31) and 30% men (13).
Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 39 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 72% were women (28) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 25%.*
Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 5 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above 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 Massachusetts-Boston
This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Boston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Linguistics | 44 |
Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates
Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.