2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature School for You
In 2020-2021, 298 degrees and certificates were awarded to linguistics and comparative literature students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #94 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for comparative literature majors pursuing a .
Top Massachusetts Schools in Linguistics & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named Brandeis University the best school in Massachusetts for linguistics and comparative literature students. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wellesley College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Gordon College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, comparative literature graduates from Gordon College take out $26,856 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Smith College is a great place for linguistics and comparative literature students. Smith is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Northampton.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #6 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Amherst.
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University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best linguistics and comparative literature programs. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston.
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Explore all the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 130 |
| New Hampshire | 44 |
| Maine | 25 |
| Rhode Island | 24 |
| Vermont | 22 |
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Linguistics & Comparative Literature Related Rankings by Major
Linguistics & Comparative Literature is one of 17 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Comparative Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 15,009 |
| American Sign Language | 2,724 |
| East Asian Languages | 2,293 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1,428 |
| Germanic Languages | 1,425 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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