Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics
Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 people earned their doctor's degree in linguistics. This makes it the 82nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for linguistics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in linguistics. About 61.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 131 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for linguistics students seekinga doctor's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Georgetown. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 44,500 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCLA.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UChicago.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UMass Amherst.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from IU Bloomington.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCONN.
Michigan State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UMCP.
The 8th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UH Manoa. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCSB. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from University of Arizona.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from The Graduate Center.
University at Buffalo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 32,300 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from University at Buffalo.
The 11th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from KU.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UW Seattle.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to linguistics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Comparative Literature | 161 |
| Modern Languages | 26 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 13 |
| Applied Linguistics | 8 |
| Language Translation | 6 |
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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