Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics
Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,053 people earned their bachelor's degree in linguistics. This earns it the #139 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,053 |
| Master’s Degree | 501 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 214 |
| Basic Certificate | 87 |
| Associate Degree | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Linguistics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for linguistics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for linguistics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in linguistics. About 68.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 657 |
| Women | 1,396 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 243 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 379 |
| White | 1,022 |
| International Students | 137 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 196 |
Most Popular Linguistics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UCSD. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UCSB. About 66% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UW Seattle. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UC Berkeley. About 52% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from Ohio State. About 47% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Washington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from WWU. About 65% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UF. Of these students, 72% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in linguistics. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UC Davis. About 78% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from Georgia State. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Montclair State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from Montclair State. About 95% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from BYU. About 73% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UT Austin. About 69% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 66% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from SUNY Stony Brook. About 74% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UCR. About 80% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 52% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from IU Bloomington. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from UC Santa Cruz. About 61% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from CSULB. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in linguistics from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 92% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to linguistics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Modern Languages | 1,886 |
| Comparative Literature | 594 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 193 |
| Language Translation | 52 |
| Applied Linguistics | 39 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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