Linguistics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 159 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Linguistics.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,847 degrees were awarded toLinguistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 35 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,946 |
| Master’s Degree | 600 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 260 |
Earnings of Linguistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Linguistics of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Linguistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Linguistics students seeking a doctor's degree is Georgetown University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in 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 Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for 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 Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in 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.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Linguistics by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Linguistics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Applied Linguistics | 197 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.