Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics
Education Levels of Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 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 | 501 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 214 |
| 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 61.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 131 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of linguistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Georgetown. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 $63,801 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.
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 $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UMass Amherst.
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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from ASU - Tempe. About 77% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 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. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in linguistics. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UCSB. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in linguistics. 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, 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from USC. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in linguistics from UIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to linguistics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Comparative Literature | 161 |
| Modern Languages | 26 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 13 |
| Applied Linguistics | 8 |
| Language Translation | 6 |
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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