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Linguistics & Literature at Brandeis University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Brandeis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Brandeis University is located in Waltham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Brandeis University.

Online & Distance Learning at Brandeis University

Many students take online classes at Brandeis University. Among 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Brandeis University

Use these rankings to compare Brandeis University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Brandeis University

Graduates of Brandeis 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	$43,816
2 years	$28,598

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Brandeis University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Of the 10 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Brandeis University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

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

Minority students account for 10% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below 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 Brandeis University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	9
Comparative Literature	1

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Brandeis University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.