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Linguistics & Literature at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 43
Best Value	Virginia	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#21 of 178
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#41 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#152 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,455
2 years	$31,314
3 years	$45,107
4 years	$51,652
5 years	$62,956

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take home a median $51,652, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 75% women (51) and 25% men (17).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Of the 60 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 75% were women (45) and 25% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 30% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 8 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 25% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 25%.*

*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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	68

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.