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Linguistics & Literature at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is in Ann Arbor, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#67 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#67 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,815
2 years	$21,964
3 years	$31,551
4 years	$50,285
5 years	$53,477

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $50,285, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $15,124.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 73% women (30) and 27% men (11).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 31 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 74% were women (23) and 26% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 32% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 1 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 6 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	34
Comparative Literature	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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.