Top 30 Linguistics PhD Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a linguistics phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 30 universities, 30 programs.

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

Looking for the best university for a Linguistics PhD in United States? These 30 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers linguistics phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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Tampa, Florida · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Clark University

QS World #613
Atlanta, Georgia · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Cincinnati, Ohio · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Miami, Florida · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Honolulu, Hawaii · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Baltimore, Maryland · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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New York, New York · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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Miami, Florida · United States · 1 linguistics phd program
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