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Linguistics & Literature at University of Utah

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Utah.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah

Many students take online classes at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Utah

Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#55 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#55 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Utah

Those who finish University of Utah’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,413
2 years	$26,739

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Utah comes in at $21,715.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Utah are 64% women (28) and 36% men (16).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Utah

Of the 27 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Utah, 63% were women (17) and 37% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	6
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 33% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Utah

Among the 15 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Utah, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

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

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Utah

Of the 1 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Utah, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Minority students account for 100% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah, above 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 Utah

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Utah breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	8
Linguistics	28
Other Linguistics & Literature	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Utah pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.