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Linguistics & Literature at Wake Forest University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Wake Forest University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Wake Forest University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wake Forest University

Distance learning is available at Wake Forest University. Of 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Wake Forest University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Forest University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wake Forest University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wake Forest University are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Wake Forest University

Of the 5 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Wake Forest University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Wake Forest University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Wake Forest University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Language Translation	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.