Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how San Diego State University stacks up against peers offering linguistics & literature.
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San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering linguistics & literature. In particular, it placed #79 out of 128 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in linguistics & literature.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, linguistics & literature students accumulate a median of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of linguistics & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of linguistics & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of linguistics & literature master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of linguistics & literature master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the linguistics & literature majors at San Diego State University.
The linguistics & literature program at San Diego State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 24 |
| Comparative Literature | 6 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 1 |
San Diego State University granted 24 degrees in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
San Diego State University conferred 6 completions in comparative literature in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
San Diego State University awarded 1 degree in linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).