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    Universities in North America

    74 Master's Programs in Linguistics in North America

    programs
    74
    programs
    universities
    48
    universities
    taught in English
    100%
    taught in English
    median yearly fee
    26,580 USD
    median yearly fee

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    Also searched as MS in Linguistics in North America and Masters in Linguistics in North America.

    North America has 74 masters programs in linguistics open to international students, at 48 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 26,580 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 20,132 USD and 34,414 USD.

    Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

    Linguistics programs

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    Georgia State University
    Master's · United States · 32,344 USD per year
    Concordia University Montreal
    Master's · Canada · 24,595 USD per year
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Master's · United States · 23,000 USD per year
    Brock University
    Master's · Canada · 7,834 USD per year
    Montclair State University
    Master's · United States · 18,739 USD per year
    University of Massachusetts Boston
    Master's · United States · 58,750 USD per year
    Memorial University of Newfoundland
    Master's · Canada · 10,919 USD per year
    Brock University
    Master's · Canada · 7,834 USD per year
    Vanderbilt University
    Master's · United States · 53,722 USD per year
    University of Georgia, Athens
    Master's · United States · 24,630 USD per year
    University of Saskatchewan
    Master's · Canada · 7,767 USD per year
    San Diego State University
    Master's · United States · 19,112 USD per year
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Master's · United States · 36,100 USD per year
    Indiana University Bloomington
    Master's · United States · 32,171 USD per year
    Syracuse University
    Master's · United States · 34,646 USD per year
    Wayne State University
    Master's · United States · 28,904 USD per year
    Brigham Young University
    Master's · United States · 8,168 USD per year
    Mississippi State University
    Master's · United States · 26,580 USD per year
    Georgetown University
    Master's · United States · 68,063 USD per year
    Stony Brook University
    Master's · United States · 23,100 USD per year
    University of Manitoba
    Master's · Canada · 15,398 USD per year
    Rutgers University, New Brunswick
    Master's · United States · 34,182 USD per year
    University of Minnesota
    Master's · United States · 37,601 USD per year
    Western Michigan University
    Master's · United States · 16,189 USD per year

    Specializations within linguistics

    Linguistics40Romance Studies19Italian Studies8Language Studies6Japanese Studies1

    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.

    January intake in North America

    13 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.

    Masters (MS) in Linguistics in North America: common questions

    How many linguistics programs are there in North America?
    74 linguistics masters programs at 48 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 master's programs in linguistics in North America is 26,580 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,132 USD and 34,414 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 (74 of 74).
    Are any of these linguistics programs available online?
    2 of the 74 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

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