2025 Best Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region
10
Colleges in the Southeast Region
330
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 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 330 degrees in linguistics annually.
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Choosing a Great Linguistics School
Your choice of linguistics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Linguistics 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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Linguistics in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region Schools in Linguistics
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
75
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a degree in linguistics. UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 75 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from University of Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
Any student who is interested in linguistics needs to take a look at University of South Carolina - Columbia. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 8 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
32
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in linguistics. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were roughly 32 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In GA
It is hard to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a degree in linguistics. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 19 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in linguistics from Emory University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
44
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 44 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in linguistics from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. This school ranks 5th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 22 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in linguistics from Tulane University of Louisiana
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were about 13 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
37
Linguistics Degrees Awarded
Georgia State is a very large public university located in the large city of Atlanta. This university ranks 17th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were about 37 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were roughly 14 linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent data year.
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