2026 Best Linguistics Schools in Virginia

Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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 Virginia

Best Schools for Linguistics in Virginia

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

Top Schools in Linguistics

1

College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$53,338 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than College Of William And Mary this year for linguistics. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $53,338. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. Read more about the linguistics program at College Of William And Mary

2

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$45,877 Median Starting Salary

Liberty University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in linguistics, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 19 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Linguistics graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Read more about the linguistics program at Liberty University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 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.