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72 Best Master's Languages & Linguistics Universities in the United States

University of Chicago leads the 72 Master's Languages & Linguistics universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Rochester (QS World #236). Across the whole list there are 98 courses to choose from.

72 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #574 (Florida International University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Chicago has the largest research record in this group, with 35,556,223 citations and an h-index of 1,648. 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 72 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1) and Puerto Rico (1) account for the most of those we can place. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the largest, with 9,539 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 3 semesters. 92% are full-time and 7 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and CUNY Graduate School and University Center the most at USD 15,185; the middle of the range is about USD 15,185. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Languages & Linguistics?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Rochester (QS World #236) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

72 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Languages & Linguistics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 3 semesters the next most common.

When do Master's Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Languages & Linguistics online with a university in the United States?

7 of these courses are listed as online.

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