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Linguistics & Literature at University of Rochester

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Rochester. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rochester sits in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Rochester.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rochester

Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Among 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Rochester

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 30
Best Value	New York	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 178
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Rochester

Those who finish University of Rochester’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	$23,934
2 years	$37,856

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Rochester are 64% women (14) and 36% men (8).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 15 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Rochester, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 7 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Rochester, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	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 Rochester

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Rochester offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	15
Comparative Literature	7

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Here are 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.