Linguistics at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Linguistics, take a look at what Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 linguistics graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Linguistics graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Linguistics graduates at Northwestern University are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).
Linguistics Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 9 bachelor’s linguistics degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
Linguistics Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 1 master’s linguistics degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Linguistics Doctoral Program at Northwestern University
Of the 6 doctoral linguistics graduates at Northwestern University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Linguistics doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics Graduates
Graduates of the Linguistics program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Linguistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| 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.