Linguistics & Literature at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 linguistics & literature degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Linguistics & Literature Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 178 |
Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’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 | $23,578 |
| 2 years | $19,319 |
| 3 years | $26,172 |
| 4 years | $38,565 |
| 5 years | $46,805 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $38,565, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $19,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 75% women (50) and 25% men (17).
Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 67 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 75% were women (50) and 25% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Linguistics & Literature program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Modern Languages | 51 |
| Applied Linguistics | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates
Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
- 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
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