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Linguistics in Massachusetts

Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts

160 Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Linguistics is the 157th most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Linguistics Majors in Massachusetts

Linguistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a linguistics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of linguistics majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.9%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Linguistics Grads in Massachusetts

3,720 people in the state and 82,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to linguistics.

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Wages for Linguistics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, linguistics grads earn an average of $55,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,230.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This private school has an average net price of $27,779.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,500. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Gordon College

Wenham
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,521. 85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at MIT. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,090. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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Hampshire College

Amherst
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Linguistics Careers in MA

Some of the careers linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to linguistics.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Comparative Literature 68
Applied Linguistics 39
Modern Languages 16
Language Translation 13
Other Linguistics & Literature 3

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