2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, foreign languages and linguistics was ranked #24 in the country. In fact 33,333 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for foreign languages and linguistics majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
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Binghamton University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University at Buffalo ranked #9 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 442 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,220 |
| New York | 2,129 |
| Maryland | 437 |
| Delaware | 88 |
| District of Columbia | 293 |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Related Rankings by Major
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 15,009 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 8,539 |
| American Sign Language | 2,724 |
| East Asian Languages | 2,293 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1,428 |
| Germanic Languages | 1,425 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 607 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 607 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 500 |
| Second Language Learning | 108 |
| Southeast Asian & Pacific Languages | 38 |
| South Asian Languages | 24 |
| Native American Languages | 16 |
| African Languages | 4 |
| Iranian & Persian Languages | 4 |
| Celtic Language & Literature | 4 |
| Greek Language & Literature | 3 |
Majors Similar to Foreign Languages & Linguistics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to John Stephen Dwyer.
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