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Linguistics & Literature at Appalachian State University

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

Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University.

Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University

Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Appalachian State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#6 of 10
Best Value	North Carolina	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#29 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#101 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#123 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Appalachian State University

Students who complete Appalachian State University’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$17,245

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Appalachian State University is $23,342.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Appalachian State University are 74% women (20) and 26% men (7).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Appalachian State University, 74% were women (20) and 26% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	9
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, above the national average of 41%.*

*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 Appalachian State University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Appalachian State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Linguistics & Literature	27

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Linguistics & Literature majors, 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.