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Linguistics & Literature at Old Dominion University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion University is in Norfolk, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Old Dominion University.

Studying Online at Old Dominion University

Distance learning is available at Old Dominion University. Among 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Old Dominion University

Use these rankings to compare Old Dominion University’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#65 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Old Dominion University

Those who finish Old Dominion 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	$26,183
2 years	$37,208

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Old Dominion University are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 23 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Old Dominion University, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 61% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, 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 Old Dominion University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Old Dominion University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	23

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Linguistics & Literature majors, 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.