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Linguistics at University of Alaska Fairbanks

What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks, AK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 linguistics degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Studying Online at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Of 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Linguistics graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Linguistics Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Among the 2 bachelor’s linguistics graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, above the national average of 39%.*

Linguistics Master’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Of the 1 master’s linguistics degrees awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics program at University of Alaska Fairbanks pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.