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2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

7 Colleges
$38,210 Avg Salary
$26,856 Avg Student Debt

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

#1

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Brandeis University the best school in Massachusetts for linguistics and comparative literature students. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

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#2

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Wellesley College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Gordon College

Wenham, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gordon College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college 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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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for linguistics and comparative literature students. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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#5

Smith College

Northampton, MA

Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Smith College landed the # 5 spot on the list. 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the large city of Boston.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges in the New England Region

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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