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Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 39,500 |
| 3 | Media and Communication Workers, nec | 33,100 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 27,500 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 66,800 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 36,100 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 113,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 13,800 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 20,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 53,100 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 78,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 58,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,700 |
| 3 | Media and Communication Workers, nec | 50,800 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 6,190 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 31,500 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 70,300 |
| 2 | Accountants and Auditors | 70,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Postsecondary Teachers | 95,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 76,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 123,000 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 73,100 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 165,000 |
| 3 | Media and Communication Workers, nec | 56,700 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 120,000 |
| 3 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 45,100 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 154,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 52,000 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 47,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 85,500 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 24,700 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous personal services | 31,600 |
| 3 | Legal services | 70,300 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 58,000 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 30,900 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 78,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 89,600 |
| 12 | Elementary and secondary schools | 68,000 |
| 10 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 126,000 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous personal services | 37,100 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 27,900 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 75,900 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 25,300 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 84,300 |
| 2 | Legal services | 107,000 |
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