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Linguistics & Literature at University of Southern California

Linguistics & Literature at University of Southern California

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Southern California

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 178
Best Value California #24 of 25
Best Value Far Western (Region) #28 of 30
Best Value Nationwide #166 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 178
Best Value California #24 of 25
Best Value Far Western (Region) #28 of 30
Best Value Nationwide #166 of 176

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Southern California are 56% women (19) and 44% men (15).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 14 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 13 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Southern California, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, below the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Among the 7 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Southern California, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, below 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 Southern California

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Linguistics 12
Comparative Literature 14
Other Linguistics & Literature 8

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. 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

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