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Linguistics & Literature at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#161 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#161 of 178

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

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$30,409
4 years	$36,549
5 years	$48,586

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report median earnings of $36,549, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $25,479.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 76% women (19) and 24% men (6).

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

Among the 8 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, above the national average of 41%.*

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

Of the 11 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 9% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 3 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	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-Milwaukee

The Linguistics & Literature program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	4
Linguistics	12
Language Translation	8
Applied Linguistics	1

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.