Linguistics and Computer Science
A program that focuses on the relationship between computer and human language and computational techniques applied to natural language. Includes instruction in computer programming, human languages, linguistic analysis, logic, natural language processing, semantics, machine learning, psycholinguistics, software engineering, and syntax.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 7
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the relationship between computer and human language and computational techniques applied to natural language. Includes instruction in computer programming, human languages, linguistic analysis, logic, natural language processing, semantics, machine learning, psycholinguistics, software engineering, and syntax.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software developers | $133k | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $113k | +33.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| English language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $78k | 0.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +5.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Linguistics and Computer Science
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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