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Linguistics & Literature at University of Mary Washington

If you are interested in studying Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Mary Washington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at University of Mary Washington.

Studying Online at University of Mary Washington

Online coursework is an option at University of Mary Washington. Of 3,826 students, 255 (7%) studied exclusively online and 978 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Mary Washington

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 43
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Mary Washington

Graduates of University of Mary Washington’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	$28,875
2 years	$35,060
3 years	$42,123
4 years	$48,049
5 years	$53,079

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Mary Washington take home a median $48,049, compared with $59,429 for all University of Mary Washington graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Mary Washington stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Mary Washington, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Mary Washington are 84% women (16) and 16% men (3).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Mary Washington

Among the 19 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at University of Mary Washington, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mary Washington, below 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 University of Mary Washington

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Mary Washington includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	19

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at University of Mary Washington 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.