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Linguistics & Literature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 30
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#164 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 30
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#164 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’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	$33,174
2 years	$27,874
3 years	$33,785
4 years	$48,619
5 years	$56,988

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report median earnings of $48,619, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $23,577.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 72% women (51) and 28% men (20).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 27 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).

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

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

Minority students account for 26% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 9 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	4

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 7 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 29% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, higher than 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	71

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.