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Graduate Linguistics & Literature Programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

30 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in linguistics & literature at Illinois. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Illinois Graduate Linguistics & Literature Rankings

#53 in the U.S.
#3 in Illinois
#8 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual rates Illinois among the top schools in the country for linguistics & literature, ranked #53 out of 182 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools 53 of 182
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Illinois 3 of 5
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region 8 of 22

Graduate Linguistics & Literature Degrees at Illinois

The table below lists every degree level offered in linguistics & literature at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 26
Master’s 22
Doctoral 8

Illinois Linguistics & Literature Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 22 master’s degrees in linguistics & literature.

Master’s Rankings

Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for linguistics & literature at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 1
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools 17

Illinois Graduate Tuition and Fees

$39,877 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $36,500 $46,500
Fees $3,377 $3,377

Learn more about Illinois tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 23% of linguistics & literature master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.

Illinois gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Master's degree grads The majority of linguistics & literature master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in linguistics & literature.

Ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 3

Language Interpretation and Translation (Master’s)

Illinois granted 17 master’s completions in language interpretation and translation in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).

Linguistics (Master’s)

Illinois awarded 4 master’s completions in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).

Comparative Literature (Master’s)

Illinois conferred 1 master’s degree in comparative literature in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.

Illinois Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 8 doctoral degrees in linguistics & literature.

Doctoral Rankings

Illinois is not currently ranked for linguistics & literature at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 38% of linguistics & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

Illinois gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree grads The majority of linguistics & literature doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in linguistics & literature.

Ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 0

Linguistics (Doctoral)

Illinois awarded 7 doctoral degrees in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (57%).

Comparative Literature (Doctoral)

Illinois granted 1 doctoral degree in comparative literature in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).

Undergraduate Study in Linguistics & Literature at Illinois

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Literature 26

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