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Linguistics & Literature at Clemson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clemson University is located in Clemson, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Clemson University.

Studying Online at Clemson University

Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Clemson University

Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Value	South Carolina	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#107 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#149 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Clemson University

Graduates of Clemson 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	$28,742
2 years	$27,669
3 years	$31,652
4 years	$34,874
5 years	$40,554

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Clemson University report median earnings of $34,874, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Clemson University comes in at $26,112.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Clemson University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Clemson University are 55% women (11) and 45% men (9).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 20 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Clemson University, 55% were women (11) and 45% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson 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 Clemson University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	20

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Clemson 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.