2026 Best Linguistics Schools in Wisconsin

Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their linguistics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Wisconsin

Best Schools for Linguistics in Wisconsin

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

Top Schools in Linguistics

1

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$59,877 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for linguistics. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 22 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Read more about the linguistics program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$34,935 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn around $34,935 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,479. See the full linguistics program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 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.