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#1

#1 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,320–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$47,438

#2

#2 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,340–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$50,534

#3

#3 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Generally, Montclair State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

950–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$13,742

Median Starting Salary

$52,015

#4

#4 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$46,883

#5

#5 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,105

Median Starting Salary

$51,866

#6

#6 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

As a liberal arts college, Pomona looks for students who have a strong academic ability but also show a...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$19,962

Median Starting Salary

$46,682

#7

#7 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

the University of California-Santa Cruz is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,975

Median Starting Salary

$48,642

#8

#8 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$44,506

#9

#9 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College is a extremely selective school. They receive roughly 8,430 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,360–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$36,095

Median Starting Salary

$54,596

#10

#10 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$53,928

#11

#11 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$49,084

#12

#12 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$49,259

#13

#13 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Generally, Carleton College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,430–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$31,494

Median Starting Salary

$52,635

#14

#14 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &...

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$25,688

Median Starting Salary

$56,198

#15

#15 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$47,342

#16

#16 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$46,441

#17

#17 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$45,362

#18

#18 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$48,725

#19

#19 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$49,672

#20

#20 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$47,382

#21

#21 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$51,322

#22

#22 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,310–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$39,072

Median Starting Salary

$56,727

#23

#23 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$51,420

#24

#24 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University is a highly selective school. The institution receives roughly 4,900 applications...

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$13,993

Median Starting Salary

$54,508

#25

#25 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,340–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$33,106

Median Starting Salary

$55,796

#26

#26 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$53,259

#27

#27 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Overall, Cedarville University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$25,462

Median Starting Salary

$56,092

#28

#28 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$46,256

#29

#29 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,081

#30

#30 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College is a extremely selective school. They receive approximately 5,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$23,476

Median Starting Salary

$50,265

#31

#31 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$48,442

#32

#32 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,420–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$35,566

Median Starting Salary

$51,582

#33

#33 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$53,822

#34

#34 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$48,019

#35

#35 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$50,438

#36

#36 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$47,398

#37

#37 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$49,330

#38

#38 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,020 of 14,700...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,715

Median Starting Salary

$46,773

#39

#39 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$52,705

#40

#40 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$24,483

Median Starting Salary

$58,045

#41

#41 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$45,748

#42

#42 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$54,841

#43

#43 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Bennington College is a highly selective school. They receive about 2,800 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,290–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$32,497

Median Starting Salary

$57,885

#44

#44 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$50,879

#45

#45 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Generally, Saint Joseph's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,170–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$33,777

Median Starting Salary

$60,293

#46

#46 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$43,830

#47

#47 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$50,156

#48

#48 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,343

Median Starting Salary

$50,521

#49

#49 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$48,301

#50

#50 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$44,367

#51

#51 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$51,357

#52

#52 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$45,252

#53

#53 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$28,585

Median Starting Salary

$49,588

#54

#54 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$43,140

#55

#55 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$50,736

#56

#56 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$49,320

#57

#57 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$49,599

#58

#58 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,340 out of 34,000 applicants.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,232

Median Starting Salary

$45,359

#59

#59 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Overall, Calvin University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$25,775

Median Starting Salary

$56,125

#60

#60 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$52,968

#61

#61 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$45,761

#62

#62 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$50,573

#63

#63 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,200–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$35,036

Median Starting Salary

$54,453

#64

#64 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$50,960

#65

#65 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$50,130

#66

#66 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$48,719

#67

#67 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Overall, Bucknell University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$39,965

Median Starting Salary

$57,209

#68

#68 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,694

Median Starting Salary

$48,845

#69

#69 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$53,704

#70

#70 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$48,261

#71

#71 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,127

#72

#72 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$13,017

Median Starting Salary

$48,395

#73

#73 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$52,308

#74

#74 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

the University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

920–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,867

Median Starting Salary

$50,155

#75

#75 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$48,712

#76

#76 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$50,615

#77

#77 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

the University of Central Arkansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,456

Median Starting Salary

$50,242

#78

#78 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$30,559

Median Starting Salary

$56,872

#79

#79 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$53,863

#80

#80 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,250–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$26,368

Median Starting Salary

$55,537

#81

#81 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Scripps College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,410–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$43,923

Median Starting Salary

$53,848

#82

#82 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$53,111

#83

#83 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$55,857

#84

#84 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

Median Starting Salary

$52,855

#85

#85 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$46,886

#86

#86 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$52,577

#87

#87 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$9,563

Median Starting Salary

$49,392

#88

#88 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$55,117

#89

#89 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$51,917

#90

#90 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$54,853

#91

#91 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,230–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$54,969

#92

#92 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$57,315

#93

#93 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$50,102

#94

#94 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Generally, Earlham College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,746

Median Starting Salary

$52,349

#95

#95 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$54,830

#96

#96 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$59,665

#97

#97 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$54,244

#98

#98 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,936

Median Starting Salary

$49,313

#99

#99 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$57,758

#100

#100 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$55,309

#101

#101 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$49,126

#102

#102 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$48,405

#103

#103 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$54,819

#104

#104 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,289

Median Starting Salary

$51,223

#105

#105 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$50,599

#106

#106 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$49,793

#107

#107 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,724

Median Starting Salary

$51,054

#108

#108 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$52,921

#109

#109 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Generally, Seattle Pacific University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,070–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$26,549

Median Starting Salary

$54,795

#110

#110 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,087

Median Starting Salary

$55,635

#111

#111 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,050–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$6,434

Median Starting Salary

$47,754

#112

#112 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,031

Median Starting Salary

$56,704

#113

#113 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$9,450

Median Starting Salary

$50,197

#114

#114 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,925

Median Starting Salary

$49,296

#115

#115 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,012

#116

#116 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

State University of New York at Oswego is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,070–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,376

Median Starting Salary

$52,765

#117

#117 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,161

Median Starting Salary

$51,463

#118

#118 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$49,148

#119

#119 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 1,930 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,935

Median Starting Salary

$53,668

#120

#120 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 28,900 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$5,972

Median Starting Salary

$47,973

#121

#121 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Carson-Newman University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 2,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,111

Median Starting Salary

$52,990

#122

#122 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$50,618

#123

#123 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,551

Median Starting Salary

$52,411

#124

#124 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 22,500 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

960–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$4,974

Median Starting Salary

$47,826

#125

#125 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

California State University-Fresno is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,507

Median Starting Salary

$50,043

#126

#126 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,719

Median Starting Salary

$49,570

#127

#127 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

In general, the University of Michigan-Flint is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

950–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$10,840

Median Starting Salary

$50,257

#128

#128 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$50,179

#129

#129 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,826

Median Starting Salary

$51,823

#130

#130 Best College for Linguistics in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

910–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,805

Median Starting Salary

$51,186

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Linguistics

A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.

Students majoring in Linguistics can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 68% percent of women and 32% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Linguistics is has the largest number of granted degrees in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Linguistics is $44,500.

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Careers

Majoring in Linguistics, your education can be applied to different careers. Linguistics majors go on to find jobs including Interpreters and Translators and Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Linguistics majors include Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Interpreters and Translators .

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Student Demographics

Total Students
1,930
Female Students
1,321 (68%)
Male Students
609 (31%)

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