LinguisticsNorth America

256 Master's degrees in Linguistics in North America

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Linguistics

The English - Linguistics, M.A. program from George Mason University is theoretically oriented and provides a solid foundation in the major subfields of linguistics: phonology, syntax, and semantics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$41,124/yr

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, United States

Speech Pathology and Audiology

The Master of Arts degree (MA) program in Speech Pathology and Audiology at the South Carolina State University is designed to provide the academic and practicum experiences that will develop clinical competence in the management of speech, hearing, and language disorders.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,038/yr

University of Texas El Paso4,3(19)

El Paso, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The program in Linguistics at University of Texas El Paso provides broad training in both theoretical and applied linguistics, preparing students for Ph.D. studies in Linguistics, as well as for careers in TESOL and language teaching.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,530/yr

Brigham Young University4,6(37)

Provo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The purpose of the linguistics MA Linguistics program of Brigham Young University is closely related to the department's definition of linguistics, which is the scientific study of language.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,344/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Language Documentation

University of Rochester's The Department of Linguistics offers a new MA in the theory and practice of Language Documentation and description focusing on courses that provide training in linguistics and in the practice, methodology and technology of LDD.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$64,500/yr

Stony Brook University4,4(14)

New York City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Computational Linguistics

Computational Linguistics from Stony Brook University is designed to get students with little background in linguistics and programming to a level where they are ready to take on an internship after two semesters and enter the job market at the end of the third semester.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,164/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Symbolic Systems

The Symbolic Systems programme at Stanford University offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to human and artificial intelligence. This full-time degree integrates computer science, linguistics, and philosophy to explore the relationship between mind and machine. Students gain technical training and deep cognitive insights.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Language and Literacies Education

The Language and Literacies Education program is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at University of Toronto, leading to the Master of Education (MEd).

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,427/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics

The MA in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University prepares students to become professional teachers of English to speakers of other languages, as well as to join other professions specializing in the study and interpretation of language.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,599/yr

Sam Houston State University4,7(6)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Literacy Instruction

The Master of Education in Literacy Instruction at Sam Houston State University is designed for practicing professionals in the field. The program develops reflective practitioners with the knowledge and skills for effective reading/language arts instruction.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

$12,678/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

English

The English department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers core courses in writing and literature, and upper-division courses in literature, linguistics, creative writing, technical writing and literary criticism.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,140/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computational Linguistics

Passionate about language and curious about data? The Master of Data Science degree in Computational Linguistics from University of British Columbia is the credential to set you apart.

Master Full-time On-campus

10 months$42,244/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Biblical Languages - Linguistics (Online)

Are you fascinated by how language works? You can apply that passion to a deeper understanding of the Bible through a study of biblical linguistics. Liberty University’s M.A. in Biblical Languages - Linguistics (Online) can give you the tools you need to dig deep into the Scriptures and discover more about how its languages formed.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1½ year$15,480/yr

California State University Long Beach4,3(23)

Long Beach, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Linguistics - General Linguistics

The Linguistics - General Linguistics option at California State University Long Beach is designed for students who would like a broad background in the study of language structure and usage.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,922/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Linguistics - Communications and Semantics

The Linguistics - Communications and Semantics programme offered at California State University Fullerton is suitable for students interested in any of the wide-range of professions that expect excellence in reading and writing—including education, creative and professional writing, public service and preparation for further study in literature, law, medicine, or business.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

University of Findlay3,0(1)

Findlay, United States

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics at University of Findlay is a two-year graduate program that helps students prepare for a variety of careers in linguistics and education.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,910/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Linguistics program at the University of Minnesota serves two populations of students: those who are enrolled in the MA to increase their academic preparation for subsequent PhD work in linguistics and those pursuing a career outside of linguistics for whom the advanced training and credential offered by the linguistics MA will be useful.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,162/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics

In our Applied Linguistics MA at University of Victoria, you’ll study linguistic topics and research methods, focusing on second language acquisition in all its diversity.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

In the one-year Linguistics and Applied Linguistics MA program at York University you can move quickly toward your goals in a creative and welcoming environment. You can opt for a program in the theoretical field or in the applied field. The program focuses on the broad study of language and society, language variation and change and second language pedagogy.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$9,225/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The MA and the PhD in Linguistics, at The University of Iowa, are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis. The department also offers a Combined Degree Program in Linguistics(BA/MA with a focus in Teaching English as a Second Language).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,776/yr