Study Linguistics in the United States
419 programmes in linguistics at 138 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 38,650 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 27,438 USD and 46,013 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
25–48 of 419 · page 2 of 10
Linguistics in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 307 | 27,438 USD | 38,650 USD | 46,013 USD |
| Master's | 64 | 24,630 USD | 29,786 USD | 36,100 USD |
| PhD | 24 | 30,595 USD | 34,182 USD | 41,631 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within linguistics
Universities for linguistics in the United States
- University of California, Los Angeles (15)
- University of Georgia, Athens (11)
- Boston University (10)
- University of Florida (9)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (8)
- University of Minnesota (8)
- Florida State University (8)
- Brigham Young University (8)
- University of Oregon, Eugene (8)
- Georgetown University (8)
Study Linguistics in the United States: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in the United States?
- 419 linguistics programmes at 138 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in linguistics in the United States is 38,650 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,438 USD and 46,013 USD per year.
- Can I study linguistics in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (419 of 419).
- Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
- 8 of the 419 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 29,786 USD per year, against 38,650 USD for bachelor's programmes.
More on studying in the United States: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study linguistics in the United States?
An advisor who knows admissions in the United States can shortlist linguistics programmes for your budget and profile.