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Linguistics & Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits in Chapel Hill, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#3 of 10
Best Value	North Carolina	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Students who complete University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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	$27,479
2 years	$21,508
3 years	$27,729
4 years	$42,774
5 years	$57,670

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $42,774, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stands at $17,775.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 63% women (31) and 37% men (18).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Among the 39 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 67% were women (26) and 33% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Among the 10 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, below the national average of 25%.*

*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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	13
Linguistics	36

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Linguistics & Literature majors, 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.