Top 47 Linguistics Masters Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a linguistics masters in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 47 universities, 47 programs.

Linguistics in United States: Masters (47) Bachelor (141)PhD (30)

Looking for the best university for a Linguistics Masters in United States? These 47 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers linguistics masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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New York, New York · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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East Lansing, Michigan · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Emory University

QS World #161
Atlanta, Georgia · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Cleveland, Ohio · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Nashville, Tennessee · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Charlottesville, Virginia · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Amherst, Massachusetts · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Washington, Washington, D.C. · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Boulder, Colorado · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Tucson, Arizona · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Bloomington, Indiana · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Lawrence, Kansas · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Buffalo, New York · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Brandeis University

QS World #455
Waltham, Massachusetts · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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University of Iowa

QS World #457
Iowa City, Iowa · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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Tallahassee, Florida · United States · 1 linguistics masters program
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