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Linguistics & Literature at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Linguistics & Literature at Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #85 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #160 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

Graduates of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Linguistics & Literature at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,791
2 years $31,423
3 years $29,715
4 years $41,102
5 years $49,196

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $41,102, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Linguistics & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $31,023.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 78% women (38) and 22% men (11).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Among the 34 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 76% were women (26) and 24% were men (8).

Metropolitan State University of Denver gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver

This Linguistics & Literature program at Metropolitan State University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Modern Languages 36
Linguistics 13

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Metropolitan State University of Denver go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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