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2026 Best Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

12 Colleges in the United States
487 Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$46,155 Avg Early-Career Salary

Linguistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 37 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 Columbia University In The City Of New York, our #1 school for linguistics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 10 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. More information about a degree in linguistics from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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A rank of #2 makes Cornell University one of the top schools for linguistics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornell University awarded about 16 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $75,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the linguistics program at Cornell University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 71 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $28,278 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in linguistics from Georgetown University

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Students looking for a strong linguistics program will find one at University Of Rochester, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Rochester awarded about 13 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from University Of Rochester earn around $60,865 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics details for University Of Rochester

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Students looking for a strong linguistics program will find one at University Of Delaware, which ranked #5. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. About 26 linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from University Of Delaware earn around $54,155 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in linguistics from University Of Delaware

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #6 for linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 16 linguistics degrees in the most recent data 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 placed #7 among the best linguistics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 15 linguistics degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $54,785. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130. See the full linguistics program report for Syracuse University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best linguistics schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 62 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. Typical student debt for the program is $23,577. See the full linguistics program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center earned the #9 position for linguistics this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. There were roughly 24 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent data 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. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #10 among the best linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $24,407. Typical student debt for the program is $19,001. Get the full linguistics details for Stony Brook University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #11 among the best linguistics schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 42 linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $16,796 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,249. See the full linguistics program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Suny At Binghamton landed the #12 spot 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%. There were roughly 16 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $26,353 in their early career. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in linguistics from Suny At Binghamton

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University At Buffalo placed #13 among the best linguistics schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the linguistics program make about $26,703 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,125 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics details for University At Buffalo

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Cuny Queens College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best linguistics schools. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queens College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Cuny Queens College earn around $24,900 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,157. See the full linguistics program report for Cuny Queens College

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany placed #15 among the best linguistics schools. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. Get the full linguistics details for Suny At Albany

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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best linguistics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 35 linguistics degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their linguistics degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $68,822 in the first couple years of their career. See the full linguistics program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Montclair State University placed #17 among the best linguistics schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 42 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. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full linguistics program report for Montclair State University

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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 · 37 schools evaluated.

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