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Linguistics & Literature at Fort Hays State University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Fort Hays State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Fort Hays State University

Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Fort Hays State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Fort Hays State University are 85% women (17) and 15% men (3).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Fort Hays State University, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 45% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, higher 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 Fort Hays State University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Fort Hays State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	20

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Fort Hays State University pursue many career paths. Below 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.