Master’s Degrees in Linguistics
Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 501 people earned their master's degree in linguistics. This earns it the #228 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for linguistics majors with their master'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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in linguistics. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 191 |
| Women | 310 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 226 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular Linguistics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a master’s degree in linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for linguistics students seekinga master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Teachers College. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Benedictine U.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in linguistics from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Georgetown. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Syracuse University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Syracuse.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from CSULB. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
San Diego State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 36,300 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, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from SDSU. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from WVU.
San Jose State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in linguistics from San Jose State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 11 people received their master's degree in linguistics from UCLA. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 42,000 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, 11 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Cal State Fullerton. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 15,200 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 $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in linguistics from CCNY. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Boston U. Of these students, 47% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 58% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from UND. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Roughly 40,300 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, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from CSUN. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in linguistics from UD. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in linguistics from University of Virginia.
University of Arizona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in linguistics from University of Arizona. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to linguistics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Modern Languages | 199 |
| Language Translation | 185 |
| Comparative Literature | 153 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 153 |
| Applied Linguistics | 111 |
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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