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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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 city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Georgetown University is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school 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 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 very large student population.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

With a ranking of #7, Stony Brook University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

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#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

With a ranking of #8, Binghamton University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a large student population.

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#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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 suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best 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

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
Celtic Language & Literature 4
African Languages 4
Iranian & Persian Languages 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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