2027 Best Linguistics Schools in New Jersey
Linguistics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their linguistics programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best linguistics schools.
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Best Schools for Linguistics in New Jersey
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall linguistics education in New Jersey.
Top Schools in Linguistics
Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2027 ranking of the best linguistics schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. 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.
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Montclair State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 linguistics degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $23,754. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
