2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You
Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the #24 most popular major in the country with 33,333 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges.
Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Oregon University the best school in the Far Western US Region for foreign languages and linguistics students. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland.
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The excellent programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UC Berkeley take out is $11,574.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UCLA carry an average student debtload of $14,463. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $230.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at USC accumulate an average of around $13,125 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at University of Puget Sound helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Puget Sound take out is $26,108.
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University of San Diego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Diego, USD is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from USD take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UC Davis accumulate an average of around $14,075 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Nevada - Reno ranked #9 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UNR is a very large public school located in the large city of Reno.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UNR carry an average student debtload of $18,059.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #10 on the list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.
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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 Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 5,369 |
| Washington | 603 |
| Oregon | 579 |
| Hawaii | 198 |
| Nevada | 130 |
| Alaska | 34 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.