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Graduate Linguistics & Literature Programs at Harvard University

23 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Below are the key facts about graduate study in linguistics & literature at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Harvard University Graduate Linguistics & Literature Rankings

#8 in the U.S.
#1 in Massachusetts
#2 in the New England Region

By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University as a strong choice for linguistics & literature, placing at #8 out of 182 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools 8 of 182
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Massachusetts 1 of 5
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the New England Region 2 of 13

Graduate Linguistics & Literature Degrees at Harvard University

The table below lists every degree level granted in linguistics & literature at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 24
Master’s 9
Doctoral 14

Harvard University Linguistics & Literature Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 9 master’s degrees in linguistics & literature.

Master’s Rankings

Harvard University is not currently ranked for linguistics & literature at the master’s level.

Harvard University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$78,692 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $77,100 $77,100
Fees $1,592 $1,592

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Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 22% of linguistics & literature master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.

Harvard University gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Master's degree grads The largest share of linguistics & literature master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in linguistics & literature.

Ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Harvard University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 1

Linguistics (Master’s)

Harvard University conferred 5 master’s completions in linguistics recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).

Comparative Literature (Master’s)

Harvard University granted 4 master’s completions in comparative literature recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (25%).

Harvard University Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in linguistics & literature.

Doctoral Rankings

Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for linguistics & literature at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 1

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of linguistics & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

Harvard University gender breakdown of Linguistics & Literature Doctoral degree grads The largest share of linguistics & literature doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in linguistics & literature.

Ethnic diversity of Linguistics & Literature majors at Harvard University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 0

Comparative Literature (Doctoral)

Harvard University awarded 9 doctoral completions in comparative literature recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (56%).

Linguistics (Doctoral)

Harvard University granted 5 doctoral degrees in linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).

Undergraduate Study in Linguistics & Literature at Harvard University

Undergraduate study is also available at Harvard University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Literature 24

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