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Linguistics & Literature at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 41 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#102 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#102 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Students who complete University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$18,468
2 years	$32,391
3 years	$36,146
4 years	$45,739
5 years	$55,450

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $45,739, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $18,706.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 68% women (28) and 32% men (13).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 34 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 71% were women (24) and 29% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 5 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 20% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 2 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	8
Linguistics	31
Comparative Literature	2

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.