2026 Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Schools
Looking for the best Foreign Languages Linguistics programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1295 colleges 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.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Foreign Languages Linguistics Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Bucknell University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewisburg, PA. Bucknell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Bucknell University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $24,625 in debt. More on Bucknell University
University Of Notre Dame came in at #2 on this year's Foreign Languages Linguistics ranking in the United States. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $19,801 in student loans. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
The strong Foreign Languages Linguistics programs at College Of Saint Benedict earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Joseph, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,756. College Of Saint Benedict Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $26,619 in debt. Get the full College Of Saint Benedict report
Out of the 1295 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Colgate University landed the #4 spot. Located in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,306 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,900 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. See the full Colgate University profile
Southern Methodist University came in at #5 on this year's Foreign Languages Linguistics ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $19,730. Get the full Southern Methodist University report
Colby College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Colby College is a private not-for-profit school based in Waterville, ME. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,600 in tuition and fees. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $17,500. Read the full report on Colby College
Hamilton College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $68,960 in tuition and fees. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $12,200. Read more about Hamilton College
Duke University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Duke University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $13,296 in debt. Get the full Duke University report
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $19,286 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $20,250. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $14,050. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater did well this year, earning the #12 position. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public school based in Whitewater, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $25,714. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $24,747. Get the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse report
Brandeis University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brandeis University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. More on Brandeis University
Denison University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,000. Denison University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $25,360 in debt. More on Denison University
Clemson University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Graduates carry a median of $26,350 in student loans. Read the full report on Clemson University
Wake Forest University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Wake Forest University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $67,642 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Read the full report on Wake Forest University
Lake Forest College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Lake Forest, IL, Lake Forest College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,402. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $27,000. Get the full Lake Forest College report
Iowa State University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $24,070. Read more about Iowa State University
Georgetown University placed #20 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $17,500. Get the full Georgetown University report
Wellesley College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,176. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $10,152. See the full Wellesley College profile
Tufts University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $14,935. Read the full report on Tufts University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $16,731. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Vassar College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,030. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $19,000. More on Vassar College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Marist College placed #26 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Set in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Graduates carry a median of $25,962 in student loans. See the full Marist College profile
Southern Oregon University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Ashland, OR, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,762, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $24,951. More on Southern Oregon University
Vanderbilt University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
George Washington University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $22,910. Read more about George Washington University
Brown University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $13,025. See the full Brown University profile
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #31 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $20,220 in debt. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $22,337. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Gallaudet University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Based in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,654. Graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Gallaudet University
University Of California Berkeley placed #34 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Berkeley, CA. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $12,334 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
Depauw University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. Depauw University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,070. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Depauw University profile
George Mason University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. See the full George Mason University profile
Villanova University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Villanova University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Villanova University profile
Salisbury University placed #38 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Salisbury, MD. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $23,545. Read more about Salisbury University
College Of The Holy Cross landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross graduates 87% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,500. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $26,975. Read the full report on College Of The Holy Cross
Wofford College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Wofford College is a private not-for-profit school based in Spartanburg, SC. Wofford College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $56,005 in tuition and fees. Wofford College Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $25,269 in debt. Read more about Wofford College
Calvin College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $39,350. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Get the full Calvin College report
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,610 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $20,865 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #44 in this year's ranking. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $21,092. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,380 in student loans. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #46 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Located in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Duluth posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. University Of Minnesota Duluth Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $24,657 in debt. See the full University Of Minnesota Duluth profile
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $23,524. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Illinois State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Get the full Illinois State University report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #49 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Students borrow a median of $25,947 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
College Of William And Mary placed #50 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Based in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Students from in state pay about $25,734 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $51,038. College Of William And Mary Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on College Of William And Mary
Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 1295 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).
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