Linguistics Master’s Degrees
There are 159 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Linguistics.
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Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,847 students earned theirLinguistics 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 (this page) | 600 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 260 |
Earnings of Linguistics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Linguistics of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Linguistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master'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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 71 master'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 is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master'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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master'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-Riverside comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Linguistics. This school awarded 36 master'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 master's degrees in Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Linguistics that also offer master’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
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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