2026 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Iowa

Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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 4 schools to find the best for linguistics & comparative literature students.

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• Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in Iowa

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

1

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

31 Linguistics & Comparative Literature Degrees Awarded

$57,375 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Iowa this year for linguistics & comparative literature. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 linguistics & comparative literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their linguistics & comparative literature degree from University Of Iowa earn around $57,375 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the linguistics & comparative literature program at University Of Iowa

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Linguistics & Comparative Literature Degrees Awarded

$25,065 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 19 linguistics & comparative literature degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the linguistics & comparative literature program make about $25,065 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $24,793 in student loans. See the full linguistics & comparative literature program report for Iowa State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.