Online Linguistics Degree Programs

Linguistics explores the patterns and development of human language, and linguists use sound systems, language theory, and language analysis to dissect various ways of speaking. Linguistics offers a specific, analytic skill set that can be applied to careers in education, writing, anthropology, speech recognition, communications, and law.

Online Degrees in Linguistics

Linguistics degrees are available at the certificate, associate's, bachelor's, master's, and PhD level--the degree you pursue will depend on your educational and career goals. Most certificate and associate's degree programs in linguistics offer career training for students who wish to teach English as a second language. Online degrees can be especially convenient for these individuals since they may need to work full time while making the career transition.

A bachelor's degree in linguistics usually takes four years to complete and includes coursework in phonics, computational linguistics, general linguistics, statistics, and English as a second language. Like other college degrees in the social sciences, a bachelor's degree in linguistics can lead to a variety of career paths and graduate school options.

Master's degree and PhD programs in linguistics allow students to become experts in a particular area of the field. Most master's degree programs can be completed in two years, while PhD programs take at least four years and require a dissertation. A PhD is generally required to teach at the university level.

Linguistics Career Paths

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a bachelor's degree in the social sciences can qualify students for entry-level positions as research assistants, market analysts, writers, and management trainees. Degrees in linguistics develop specific analysis and language skills valued in the following industries:

  • Teaching
  • Consulting
  • Market Research
  • Speech rehabilitation
  • Law
  • Technology development
  • Technical writing

Whether you pursue a linguistics degree online or through a traditional campus program, you will develop language and critical thinking skills with multiple applications.

Pursue your Linguistics major today…

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University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Programs:
  • B.S. in Liberal Studies
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Arizona State University Online

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Why ASU? At ASU, learning online is effective, flexible and smart. Every program delivered online is developed by the same excellent faculty who teach on our campuses, and is designed to engage students and professors in meaningful ways. The result? Our students are an integral part of a New American University.

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Programs:
  • Master Liberal Studies
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Argosy University

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Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

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Programs:
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Kaplan University

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Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education.

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • BS in Liberal Studies
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Rutgers University

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Your Future, Your Way

Pursue what's next without putting your career and personal life on hold. In a master's degree program from Rutgers Online, you'll enjoy all the advantages of an on-campus education – same small classes, same one-on-one attention, same world-renowned professors – plus the convenience and flexibility of learning from anywhere, anytime.

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Programs:
  • Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Florida Tech University Online

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Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida.

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Programs:
  • Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Ashford University

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You’ve found Ashford University, an evolution in higher education that offers relevant and engaging degrees online, as well as a supportive community where you belong.

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
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  • BA/English
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