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Linguistics at Michigan State University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in linguistics.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Linguistics Degrees Available at Michigan State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics
• Master’s Degree in Linguistics
• Doctorate Degree in Linguistics

Michigan State Linguistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for linguistics list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (With Aid)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (With Aid)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (With Aid)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (With Aid)	12
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (Income $0-$30k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $0-$30k)	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $30-$48k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income Over $110k)	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income Over $110k)	20
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (Income Over $110k)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $30-$48k)	22
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Linguistics Graduates	22
Best Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $30-$48k)	29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $48-$75k)	29
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (Income $30-$48k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $75-$110k)	30
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Linguistics Graduates	30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $75-$110k)	30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics	30
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (Income $75-$110k)	33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics (Income $48-$75k)	34
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Linguistics Graduates	36
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics (Income $48-$75k)	37
Best Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	38
Best Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools	40
Best Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	41
Highest Paid Linguistics Graduates	42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics	47
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Linguistics	52
Best Linguistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	52
Best Linguistics Schools	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics	55
Best Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	55
Best Linguistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	58
Best Value Colleges for Linguistics	59
Best Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	63
Best Linguistics Colleges for Veterans	70

Popularity of Linguistics at Michigan State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in linguistics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in linguistics from Michigan State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in linguistics in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Linguistics Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the linguistics majors at Michigan State University.

Michigan State Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in linguistics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	2

Michigan State Linguistics Master’s Program

Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in linguistics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Jeffness under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.