Here is an overview of the graduate program in linguistics & literature at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley as a strong choice for linguistics & literature, coming in at #34 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 34 of 182 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in California | 6 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level available for linguistics & literature at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 5 master’s degrees in linguistics & literature.
UC Berkeley has not been ranked for linguistics & literature at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of linguistics & literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of linguistics & literature master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Berkeley granted 4 master’s degrees in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UC Berkeley granted 1 master’s degree in comparative literature recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 7 doctoral degrees in linguistics & literature.
UC Berkeley is not currently ranked for linguistics & literature at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of linguistics & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of linguistics & literature doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley conferred 5 doctoral degrees in linguistics in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
UC Berkeley conferred 2 doctoral degrees in comparative literature recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Literature | 77 |