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Linguistics & Literature at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University

Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Wayne State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#91 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 178

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#91 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Wayne State University

Students who complete Wayne State University’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	$23,350
2 years	$29,685
5 years	$43,788

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Wayne State University comes in at $25,924.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wayne State University are 73% women (19) and 27% men (7).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 14 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 10 master’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Wayne State University

Of the 2 doctoral linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University, higher than 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 Wayne State University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	15
Linguistics	11

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Wayne State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.