2027 Best Linguistics Schools in Michigan

Linguistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their linguistics programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for linguistics students.

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• Best Linguistics Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Linguistics in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall linguistics education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Linguistics

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$27,699 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for linguistics. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 33 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $27,699. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $15,124 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$54,166 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in linguistics, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 15 linguistics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Michigan State University earn around $54,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,915. More information about a degree in linguistics from Michigan State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.