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Linguistics & Literature at Austin Peay State University

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Austin Peay State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Austin Peay State University is in Clarksville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Austin Peay State University.

Studying Online at Austin Peay State University

Many students take online classes at Austin Peay State University. Of 10,439 students, 2,718 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,403 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Austin Peay State University

Those who finish Austin Peay 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
2 years	$23,649
3 years	$26,798
4 years	$32,030

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Austin Peay State University take home a median $32,030, compared with $43,767 for all Austin Peay State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Austin Peay State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Austin Peay State University are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Austin Peay State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Austin Peay State University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 57% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Austin Peay 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 Austin Peay State University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Austin Peay State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Austin Peay 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.