Computer Science and Linguistics

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What is Computer Science and Linguistics?

This is a program for students who plan to pursue careers in Linguistics with a background in Computer Science.

You’ll learn the tools of computer science through programming and research, as well as philosophical analysis. You’ll also gain experience in labs, where our faculty members are at the forefront of experimental research. In this major, you’ll be able to harness the power of computers to better explain and understand languages. You will combine the two fields to give computers natural, human-like behavior and an understanding of language. You will also create programs that use natural language communication.

Career Options

Law
Natural language communication
Medicine
Research
Teaching

Post-Graduation Success¹

96% employed or continuing education

70% employed after graduation

26% attending graduate school

$108,042 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Microsoft (4), Microsoft (3), Amazon (3) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Washington-Seattle View All

Program Resources

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
Interest in Linguistics in addition to Computer Science

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

3.7 years to degree

97% first-year retention rate

81% four-year graduation rate

88% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $18,740
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $43,480

Non-Resident

Tuition: $44,340
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $69,420

International

Tuition: $47,800
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $72,880

Related Majors

Computer Science - ENG

French - LAS

Italian - LAS

Linguistics - LAS

Spanish - LAS

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.