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Linguistics & Literature at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$18,154
4 years	$41,032

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $41,032, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 71% women (22) and 29% men (9).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 26 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 69% were women (18) and 31% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 2 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 3 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1
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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	28
Applied Linguistics	3

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Below 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.