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Linguistics & Literature at Towson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Towson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Towson University sits in Towson, MD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Towson University.

Online Class Availability at Towson University

Online coursework is an option at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Towson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Linguistics & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Maryland	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#3 of 3
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#106 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Towson University

Students who complete Towson University’s Linguistics & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,531
2 years	$37,208
4 years	$38,860
5 years	$51,579

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $38,860, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Towson University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Towson University are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Towson University

Among the 15 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Towson University, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 67% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson 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 Towson University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Towson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.