Study Linguistics in the United States

Linguistics in the United States by degree level

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.