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2027 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Missouri

7 Colleges in the United States
143 Linguistics & Comparative Literature Degrees Awarded
$42,944 Avg Early-Career Salary

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best linguistics & comparative literature schools.

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Best Schools for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in Missouri

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 & comparative literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Linguistics & Comparative Literature

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Our analysis ranked Washington University In St Louis the best school in the country for a degree in linguistics & comparative literature. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 19 linguistics & comparative literature degrees in the most recent data year. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. Read more about the linguistics & comparative literature program at Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 47 linguistics & comparative literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics & comparative literature degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $35,409. Typical student debt for the program is $19,286. Read more about the linguistics & comparative literature program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, ranking #3. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public university. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 linguistics & comparative literature students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics & comparative literature program make about $39,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in linguistics & comparative literature from Truman State University

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University Of Missouri Kansas City is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 11 linguistics & comparative literature degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. Graduates of the linguistics & comparative literature program make about $60,324 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics & comparative literature details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Students looking for a strong linguistics & comparative literature program will find one at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 linguistics & comparative literature students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics & comparative literature program make about $29,830 in their early career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full linguistics & comparative literature details for Missouri State University Springfield

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City placed #6 among the best linguistics & comparative literature schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public university. There were roughly 13 linguistics & comparative literature students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics & comparative literature degree from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earn around $46,660 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281. See the full linguistics & comparative literature program report for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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University Of Missouri St Louis placed #7 among the best linguistics & comparative literature schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 12 linguistics & comparative literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics & comparative literature program make about $20,319 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics & comparative literature details for University Of Missouri St Louis

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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