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.
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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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 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
- 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.