Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degrees
There are 414 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Linguistics & Literature.
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Education Levels of Linguistics & Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,564 degrees were awarded toLinguistics & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Linguistics & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 101 |
| Associate’s Degree | 368 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,678 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,938 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 456 |
Earnings of Linguistics & Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Linguistics & Literature of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,314 |
| 4 years | $43,990 |
| 5 years | $52,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 533 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Linguistics & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Linguistics & Literature students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-Santa Cruz. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 118 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 89 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Durham Technical Community College is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Linguistics & Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Linguistics & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Linguistics & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 2,847 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2,396 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 967 |
| Comparative Literature | 917 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 240 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Linguistics & Literature that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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