2026 Best African Languages Schools
Looking for the best African Languages programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 4 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 4 African Languages Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. The median African Languages program debt is $21,813. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Harvard University came in at #2 on this year's African Languages ranking in the United States. See the full Harvard University profile
Out of the 4 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #3 spot. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
You'll be in good company at Cuny Medgar Evers College, which ranked #4 this year. More on Cuny Medgar Evers College
Best African Languages Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best African Languages Certificate Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Master’s Degree Schools
- Best African Languages Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 4 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).