2025 Best Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
12
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
711
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Linguistics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #206 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 711 degrees in linguistics to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Linguistics School
The linguistics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Linguistics rankings. For our Best Overall Linguistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Linguistics Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Linguistics in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Linguistics
It's hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in linguistics. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were about 11 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.
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Cornell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in linguistics. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from Cornell University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
53
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in linguistics. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were approximately 53 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DE
It is difficult to beat University of Delaware if you want to pursue a degree in linguistics. UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 3 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.
There were about 17 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in linguistics from University of Delaware
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
40
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 40 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from Binghamton University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were about 24 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
39
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were approximately 39 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
76
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 76 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
71
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 71 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
69
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. This university ranks 10th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 69 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year.
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