by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 18 degrees and certificates in Linguistics and Computer Science. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. Its 6 related occupations pay an average median salary of $91,692 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., linguistics and computer science is a widely-pursued major, with 18 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award linguistics and computer science degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
By level, the 18 awards include 8 bachelor’s degrees and 10 master’s degrees.
Women earned 56% of linguistics and computer science degrees and certificates in the latest year (10 of 18). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (6) and multiracial (4), and international students earned 2.
The most common linguistics and computer science credential is the master’s degree: 10 of the 18 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to linguistics and computer science call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Computers and Electronics and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a linguistics and computer science degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 10 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to linguistics and computer science, at 35.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 35.0% |
| Master’s degree | 32.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Linguistics and Computer Science, with an average median salary of $91,692; the strongest outlook belongs to English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Associate Professor, University Faculty Member, Lecturer and Professor.
The occupation related to linguistics and computer science with the most projected jobs is Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,328,652.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,328,652 | -4.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,273,615 | 14.3% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Software Developers | 145,079 | 13.5% |
The highest-paying occupation related to linguistics and computer science is Business Intelligence Analysts, with a median salary of $143,840.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
Linguistics and Computer Science includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Linguistics and Computer Science (18). It has 48 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 150,404 degrees a year; the largest are Biological and Physical Sciences (29,811), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (29,665) and Data Analytics (17,572). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics and Computer Science | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 29,811 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29,665 |
| Data Analytics | 17,572 |
| Data Science | 11,772 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 11,175 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6,906 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,644 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,569 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,567 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,911 |
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