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Linguistics & Literature in Virginia

Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in Virginia

38,250 people in the state and 1,243,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Comparative Literature.

Linguistics & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Comparative Literature grads earn an average of $81,419. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,336.

Linguistics & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 10 colleges in Virginia offering Comparative Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,985 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,409 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 82% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,648 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers Comparative Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Comparative Literature.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Romance Languages 12,321
American Sign Language 2,311
East Asian Languages 2,111
Classical Languages & Literature 1,385
Germanic Languages 1,084
Other Foreign Language & Literature 545
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 541
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 448

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