475 Linguistics Programs in North America

Linguistics tuition fees in North America, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within linguistics

Top universities for Linguistics in North America

Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of California, Los Angeles (15)
• University of Georgia, Athens (11)
• Boston University (10)
• University of Florida (9)
• Brigham Young University (8)
• Florida State University (8)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (8)
• Georgetown University (8)
• University of Manitoba (8)
• University of Minnesota (8)

January intake in North America

54 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Bachelor in Education, BS: American Sign Language Studies — University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · starts Jan 2027
• American Sign Language Certificate (Undergraduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Major, BA – Italian Concentration (uTrack Requirements) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Language — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• Minor in Japanese — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027

Study Linguistics in North America: common questions

How many linguistics programs are there in North America?

475 linguistics programs at 158 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a linguistics degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in linguistics in North America is 36,100 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 24,248 USD and 44,830 USD a year.

Can I study linguistics in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the linguistics programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (475 of 475).

Are any of these linguistics programs available online?

9 of the 475 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in North America?

Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 26,580 USD, against 36,100 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.