2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia University in the City of New York the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 23 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Gallaudet University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Villanova University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.
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University of Delaware came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Temple University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Cornell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
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Request InformationBest Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics schools 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 23 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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