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Linguistics & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston
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.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston

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).

University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston

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).

University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 Massachusetts-Boston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston

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

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