2026 Best Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Multilingual Education master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 178 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. More on Teachers College At Columbia University
Out of the 178 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Brown University landed the #2 spot. Located in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Get the full Brown University report
Out of the 178 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bank Street College Of Education landed the #3 spot. Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. More on Bank Street College Of Education
Out of the 178 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Seattle University landed the #4 spot. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Seattle, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,721. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Read more about Seattle University
Out of the 178 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cuny City College landed the #5 spot. Located in New York, NY, Cuny City College is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,340, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on Cuny City College
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Roosevelt University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,315. Graduates carry a median of $23,879 in student loans. Read the full report on Roosevelt University
Southern Methodist University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. More on Southern Methodist University
Dominican University placed #9 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in River Forest, IL. Dominican University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $26,236. More on Dominican University
Fordham University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $25,643. Read the full report on Fordham University
University Of San Francisco did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in San Francisco, CA, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of San Francisco posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,522. Graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. See the full University Of San Francisco profile
Fairfield University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,400. Graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. Read more about Fairfield University
Loyola Marymount University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,867. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $22,248. See the full Loyola Marymount University profile
National University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. National University is a private not-for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. About 50% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,284. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $30,426. More on National University
University Of Nevada Reno landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Reno, NV, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. University Of Nevada Reno posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $9,578 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. University Of Nevada Reno Multilingual Education students take on a median of $19,918 in debt. Get the full University Of Nevada Reno report
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school based in Edinburg, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. See the full Olivet Nazarene University profile
Cuny Queens College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Cuny Queens College posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Students from in state pay about $7,538 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read more about Cuny Queens College
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. This public school is set in Boulder, CO. University Of Colorado Boulder posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. University Of Colorado Boulder Multilingual Education students take on a median of $20,373 in debt. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile
University Of Southern Indiana placed #21 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Evansville, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,066, while out-of-state students pay about $22,907. University Of Southern Indiana Multilingual Education students take on a median of $21,999 in debt. Get the full University Of Southern Indiana report
Regis University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Denver, CO. Regis University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Get the full Regis University report
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Multilingual Education students take on a median of $23,742 in debt. See the full Arizona State University Skysong profile
State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in New Paltz, NY, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Students borrow a median of $21,530 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full State University Of New York At New Paltz report
University Of Colorado Denver ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Set in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $26,582. Get the full University Of Colorado Denver report
Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $24,271. More on Texas Tech University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Texas A And M International University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Based in Laredo, TX, Texas A And M International University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,894, with out-of-state students paying around $19,454. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $12,079. Read the full report on Texas A And M International University
North Park University did well this year, earning the #28 position. North Park University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,710. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $27,360. Read the full report on North Park University
Georgia Southern University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Statesboro, GA. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $26,500. More on Georgia Southern University
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report
Depaul University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,310 in student loans. More on Depaul University
Concordia University Saint Paul did well this year, earning the #32 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,600. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $29,026. See the full Concordia University Saint Paul profile
Boise State University placed #33 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Based in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Boise State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on Boise State University
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Located in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $23,659. More on Texas State University San Marcos
Texas A And M University San Antonio did well this year, earning the #35 position. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $23,255. Graduates carry a median of $22,771 in student loans. More on Texas A And M University San Antonio
Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school based in Kingsville, TX. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates 42% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,892, with out-of-state students paying around $25,746. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $25,531. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Kingsville
University At Buffalo came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Based in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. University At Buffalo Multilingual Education students take on a median of $22,232 in debt. More on University At Buffalo
Dallas Baptist University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,190 in tuition and fees. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $22,819. Read the full report on Dallas Baptist University
Houston Baptist University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,430. Houston Baptist University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $25,601 in debt. Read the full report on Houston Baptist University
Concordia University Chicago came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Concordia University Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in River Forest, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Students from in state pay about $37,488 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,956 in student loans. Read more about Concordia University Chicago
Suny College At Brockport landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Set in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. Suny College At Brockport graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,752, while out-of-state students pay about $15,822. Graduates carry a median of $24,757 in student loans. See the full Suny College At Brockport profile
Colorado Christian University placed #42 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Set in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $36,092. More on Colorado Christian University
University Of Northern Colorado landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school based in Greeley, CO. About 51% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,901 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,979. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $23,974. See the full University Of Northern Colorado profile
Wayne State University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $26,689. Read more about Wayne State University
Chicago State University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Chicago, IL, Chicago State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,754, compared with $12,757 for out-of-state students. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $43,322. Get the full Chicago State University report
Northern Arizona University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $21,645. Read more about Northern Arizona University
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in New Haven, CT. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Southern Connecticut State University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $24,660 in debt. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report
Harvard University placed #47 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Harvard University
New Mexico Highlands University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on New Mexico Highlands University
Central New Mexico Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile
Biola University
Biola University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Biola University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 178 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).