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Linguistics & Literature in Virginia

Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 38,250 people employed in jobs related to a Comparative Literature degree, compared to 1,243,630 nationwide.

Linguistics & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in Virginia

Comparative Literature grads earn an average of $81,419 in the state and $75,336 nationwide.

Linguistics & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer Comparative Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,985 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,409 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 82% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,648 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers Comparative Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $39,815
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Comparative Literature.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Romance Languages 12,321
American Sign Language 2,311
East Asian Languages 2,111
Classical Languages & Literature 1,385
Germanic Languages 1,084
Other Foreign Language & Literature 545
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 541
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 448

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