Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature is a major in the Liberal Arts field. It offers a very low median lifetime income of $2.28 million. The coursework of this major is considered by students to be easy in difficulty. A high share of 52% of students go on to obtain a masters, doctorate, or professional degree after their bachelors. The data on this page was constructed using a variety of data sources – see details here.
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 (in red), and those who majored in Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature but obtained a masters degree or higher in green. For reference, in black are median earnings by age for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only. Only men are included in these estimates.
Major Summary Table
This table highlights key outcomes for Linguistics And Comparative Language And Literature majors, compared to averages for all majors.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Item | This Major | All Majors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Lifetime Income (millions $) | $1.67 | $3.04 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Early-Career Income | $28000 | $50000 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Mid-Career Income | $55000 | $97000 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Income Growth Over Career | 96% | 95% |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Early Career Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | % Female | 67% | 49% |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Share with Masters Degree | 31% | 30% |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Share with PhD | 1% | 6.7% |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Share with Professional Degree | 3% | 6.4% |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 10:03 PM | 6007 | Share of Degree-Holders Working in Top 10 Occupations | 40% | 48% |
Most Common Occupations by Degree Type and Age
Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
The 10 most common occupations and median income within occupation among men aged 25-35 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 17 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 23,400 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 6 | Agricultural workers, nec | 44,200 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 6 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 84,600 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,100 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 69,100 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Retail Salespersons | 61,300 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 44,200 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 53,900 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 45,400 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 69,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 16 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 0 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 78,500 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 96,000 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 94,500 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 3 | Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked | 0 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Agricultural workers, nec | 39,800 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 44,800 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 99,500 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Retail Salespersons | 71,100 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Carpenters | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a masters degree, professional degree (eg, MD, PharmD), or PhD. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 118,000 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 93,800 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 86,900 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 30,200 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Veterinarians | 91,000 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 135,000 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Education Administrators | 104,000 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 3 | Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked | 0 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 76,000 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 80,500 |
Most Common Industries by Age
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
The 10 most common industries and median wage income within industry among men aged 25-35 that have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Industry | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 19 | Agricultural production, crops | 45,500 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 7 | Agricultural production, livestock | 39,300 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 6 | All construction | 54,000 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 3 | Landscape and horticultural services | 44,200 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 3 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 65,900 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 3 | Colleges and universities | 52,200 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 3 | Administration of economic programs | 63,700 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,700 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 63,200 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:34 PM | 1100 | 2 | Insurance | 76,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
The 10 most common industries and median wage income within industry among men aged 45-55 that have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Industry | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 13 | Agricultural production, crops | 34,500 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 6 | All construction | 41,000 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 5 | Agricultural production, livestock | 28,800 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 4 | Colleges and universities | 82,100 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 73,600 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 3 | Administration of economic programs | 94,800 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 2 | Landscape and horticultural services | 32,700 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 2 | Eating and drinking places | 33,800 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 07:41 PM | 1100 | 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 85,100 |
