Applied Linguistics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Applied Linguistics.
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Education Levels of Applied Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 197 people earned theirApplied Linguistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 53 |
| Master’s Degree | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 15 |
Earnings of Applied Linguistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Applied Linguistics of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,314 |
| 4 years | $43,990 |
| 5 years | $52,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Applied Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Applied Linguistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Boston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Plymouth State University is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Applied Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Applied Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Linguistics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 2,847 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2,396 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 967 |
| Comparative Literature | 917 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 240 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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