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Linguistics & Literature at Christopher Newport University

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Christopher Newport University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Christopher Newport University.

Studying Online at Christopher Newport University

Online coursework is an option at Christopher Newport University. Of 4,454 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 84 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Christopher Newport University

Use these rankings to compare Christopher Newport University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Christopher Newport University

Those who finish Christopher Newport University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,774
2 years	$31,670
3 years	$40,123
4 years	$48,679
5 years	$63,118

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Christopher Newport University report median earnings of $48,679, compared with $53,798 for all Christopher Newport University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Christopher Newport University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Christopher Newport University are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Christopher Newport University

Of the 15 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Christopher Newport University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Christopher Newport University, lower than 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 Christopher Newport University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Christopher Newport University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	15

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Christopher Newport University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.