2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges.
Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools
Our analysis found Bucknell University to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Bucknell take out is $23,250.
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The excellent programs at Colgate University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hamilton.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Colgate take out $17,084 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 40 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamilton College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Hamilton carry an average student debtload of $16,500.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Georgetown University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Georgetown take out an average of $16,710 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Vassar College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Vassar carry an average student debtload of $19,000.
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Marist College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Marist is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Marist take out an average of $26,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #8, George Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Gallaudet University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Gallaudet take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Villanova University 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. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Villanova take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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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 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.