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Linguistics & Literature at University of Memphis

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at University of Memphis.

Studying Online at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at University of Memphis

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#75 of 176
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#176 of 178

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from University of Memphis

Graduates of University of Memphis’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	$23,216
2 years	$27,181
3 years	$24,448
4 years	$38,687
5 years	$45,728

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $38,687, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from University of Memphis is $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at University of Memphis are 58% women (21) and 42% men (15).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 36 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at University of Memphis, 58% were women (21) and 42% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 50% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, 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 University of Memphis

This Linguistics & Literature program at University of Memphis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	36

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.