Master’s Degrees in Linguistics
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Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 482 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 482 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 208 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in linguistics. About 64.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 173 |
| Women | 309 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 223 |
| International Students | 113 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
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, 76% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Benedictine University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 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 3rd most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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, 69% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Georgetown. About 60% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from Syracuse.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. 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. Of these students, 82% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in linguistics from WVU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
San Jose State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in linguistics from UCLA. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Boston University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 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, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from CU - Boulder. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Dakota. 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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. 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. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in linguistics from ASU - Tempe. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in linguistics from UD.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in linguistics. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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.
The 18th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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