by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in linguistics & literature at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC as a strong choice for linguistics & literature, ranked #18 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 18 of 182 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in California | 4 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in linguistics & literature at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 13 master’s degrees in linguistics & literature.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for linguistics & literature at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of linguistics & literature master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of linguistics & literature master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 7 master’s completions in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
USC conferred 5 master’s completions in comparative literature in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
USC conferred 1 master’s degree in linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 7 doctoral degrees in linguistics & literature.
USC has not been ranked for linguistics & literature at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of linguistics & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of linguistics & literature doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in linguistics & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 6 doctoral degrees in comparative literature recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
USC granted 1 doctoral completion in linguistics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Literature | 14 |