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2027 Best Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

18 Colleges in the United States
520 Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$45,190 Avg Early-Career Salary

Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools to find the best for linguistics students.

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Best Schools for Linguistics in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Linguistics

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Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 school for linguistics. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Cornell University awarded about 16 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the linguistics program at Cornell University

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University Of Delaware is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 21 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from University Of Delaware earn around $54,155 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. Get the full linguistics details for University Of Delaware

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Rochester one of the top schools for linguistics. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rochester awarded about 16 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517. Get the full linguistics details for University Of Rochester

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 49 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Georgetown University earn around $28,278 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. See the full linguistics program report for Georgetown University

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. Read more about the linguistics program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot for linguistics this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. Syracuse University awarded about 14 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $54,785 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete this degree. See the full linguistics program report for Syracuse University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best linguistics schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 79 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $37,208. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $23,577 in student loans. Get the full linguistics details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Teachers College At Columbia University landed the #8 spot for linguistics this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 24 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $68,822. More information about a degree in linguistics from Teachers College At Columbia University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University landed the #9 spot for linguistics this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 48 linguistics degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $24,407 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,001. More information about a degree in linguistics from Stony Brook University

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany came in at #10 for linguistics this year. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics details for Suny At Albany

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Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #11 position for linguistics this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 60 linguistics degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Linguistics graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $16,796 early in their careers. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $24,249 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Suny At Binghamton came in at #12 for linguistics this year. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 27 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $26,353 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. See the full linguistics program report for Suny At Binghamton

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University placed #13 among the best linguistics schools. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 10 linguistics degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $55,705 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. Read more about the linguistics program at Hofstra University

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #14 spot for linguistics this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public institution. About 16 linguistics degrees were awarded at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn around $72,222 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. Read more about the linguistics program at Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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University At Buffalo earned the #15 position for linguistics this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University At Buffalo awarded about 23 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $26,703 early in their careers. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $19,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from University At Buffalo

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #16 among the best linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Temple University awarded about 12 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics details for Temple University

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Montclair State University landed the #17 spot for linguistics this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 53 linguistics degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $23,754 in their early career. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from Montclair State University

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best linguistics schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 14 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,794. Read more about the linguistics program at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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