2027 Best Linguistics Schools in Ohio

Linguistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for linguistics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Linguistics Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Linguistics in Ohio

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

Top Schools in Linguistics

1

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

15 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$57,104 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Cedarville University this year for linguistics. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $57,104 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,110. Get the full linguistics details for Cedarville University

2

Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$27,788 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in linguistics, ranking #2. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 40 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $27,788 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,096. More information about a degree in linguistics from Ohio State University Main Campus

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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.