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2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor's Degree School for You

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the #73 most popular major in California with 262 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Linguistics & Literature

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the best school in California for linguistics and comparative literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Linguistics & Comparative Literature at University of California - Los Angeles Report

Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 2 spot on the list. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in California. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Linguistics & Comparative Literature at University of California - Berkeley Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Barbara is a great place for linguistics and comparative literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of California - San Diego ranked #6 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. UCSD is a very large public school located in the large city of La Jolla.

Full Linguistics & Comparative Literature at University of California - San Diego Report

University of California - Irvine ranked #7 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Linguistics & Comparative Literature at University of California - Irvine

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for linguistics and comparative literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 6
Oregon 30
Nevada 5
Hawaii 11
Alaska 4

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 1,304
Classical Languages & Literature 303
East Asian Languages 209
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 160
Germanic Languages 149

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*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

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