2026 Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Foreign Languages Linguistics certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1295 colleges 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 help you make your decision, 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 Foreign Languages Linguistics Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas At Austin this year in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $20,220. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
You'll be in good company at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #2 this year. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $16,731 in debt. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Out of the 1295 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #3 spot. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Graduates carry a median of $23,524 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Out of the 1295 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #5 spot. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school based in Pittsburgh, PA. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $25,947 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #6 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public school based in Oshkosh, WI. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $24,619. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Located in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,700, compared with $17,288 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $26,500. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay report
University Of Florida placed #8 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $15,127. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Rowan University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Rowan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Rowan University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $23,763 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #11 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Based in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Graduates carry a median of $24,575 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Temple University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $26,391. See the full Temple University profile
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #13 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $22,065 in debt. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Wyoming placed #14 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. University Of Wyoming Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $20,283 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Central Michigan University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Central Michigan University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Central Michigan University report
Weber State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $10,250. Read the full report on Weber State University
University Of North Georgia placed #17 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Located in Dahlonega, GA, University Of North Georgia is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $24,315. Get the full University Of North Georgia report
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,677 in student loans. More on Arizona State University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #20 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Located in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Arlington posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Students from in state pay about $11,950 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Students borrow a median of $16,808 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. Get the full The University Of Texas At Arlington report
Syracuse University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Syracuse University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $26,137 in debt. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Missouri State University Springfield placed #22 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Foreign Languages Linguistics program here. More on Missouri State University Springfield
Madonna University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,440. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $26,896. See the full Madonna University profile
Metropolitan State College Of Denver did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $31,023 in student loans. More on Metropolitan State College Of Denver
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #25 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $19,863 in debt. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Rest of the Top 50 Best Foreign Languages Linguistics Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Wichita State University placed #26 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. Wichita State University is a public school based in Wichita, KS. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $17,750. More on Wichita State University
Georgia State University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Georgia State University is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Georgia State University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $27,389 in debt. See the full Georgia State University profile
Boise State University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set 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. Boise State University Foreign Languages Linguistics students take on a median of $24,098 in debt. More on Boise State University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Linguistics student debt is $25,234. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile
Portland State University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. The median Foreign Languages Linguistics program debt is $23,260. See the full Portland State University profile
Western Oregon University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Western Oregon University graduates 47% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,514 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,950 in student loans. Read the full report on Western Oregon University
University Of North Florida came in at #32 in this year's ranking. University Of North Florida is a public school based in Jacksonville, FL. University Of North Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. Graduates carry a median of $18,523 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Florida
Bryn Mawr College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Bryn Mawr College
Cornell College
Cornell College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cornell College
Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Gustavus Adolphus College report
University Of Idaho ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Read more about University Of Idaho
Biola University
Biola University placed #37 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. More on Biola University
California State University Sacramento ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Read more about California State University Sacramento
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Linn Benton Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Linn Benton Community College
Long Beach City College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Read the full report on Long Beach City College
Northwestern College Iowa placed #42 among Foreign Languages Linguistics schools in the United States. See the full Northwestern College Iowa profile
University Of Sioux Falls landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Sioux Falls profile
Wayland Baptist University did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Wayland Baptist University profile
Winona State University did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Winona State University
Catholic University Of America came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full Catholic University Of America report
Copiah Lincoln Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. Read more about Copiah Lincoln Community College
Drexel University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on Drexel University
Lesley University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Foreign Languages Linguistics schools. More on Lesley University
University Of Denver did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on University Of Denver
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 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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