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Linguistics & Literature at Wichita State University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, consider the program at Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Wichita State University.

Online Class Availability at Wichita State University

Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Wichita State University

Rankings can help you compare Wichita State University’s Linguistics & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Wichita State University

Students who complete Wichita State 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	$29,061
2 years	$24,421

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Wichita State University stands at $17,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Wichita State University are 56% women (5) and 44% men (4).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University

Of the 9 bachelor’s linguistics & literature degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State 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 Wichita State University

This Linguistics & Literature program at Wichita State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	8
Applied Linguistics	1

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Linguistics & Literature program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Here 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.