Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics
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Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 208 people earned their doctor's degree in linguistics. This earns it the #82 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for linguistics majors with their doctor'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 doctor's degree in linguistics. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 91 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Georgetown. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCLA.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UChicago. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UMass Amherst. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCONN.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from IU Bloomington.
Michigan State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Michigan State.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from ASU - Tempe.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UH Manoa.
The 8th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UMCP.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from University of Arizona.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UC Berkeley.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCSB.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from The Graduate Center.
University at Buffalo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from University at Buffalo.
The 11th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Penn State University Park.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from USC. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UIUC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from KU.
The 17th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from SUNY Stony Brook.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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