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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York

18 Colleges
$32,097 Avg Salary
$20,549 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You

Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the #23 most popular major in New York with 2,129 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 New York ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges.

Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

#1

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Colgate University the best school in New York for foreign languages and linguistics students. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hamilton.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Colgate accumulate an average of around $17,084 in student debt.

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#2

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hamilton College is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Hamilton take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#4

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Vassar College is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Vassar take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Skidmore College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York list. Skidmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Skidmore take out an average of $17,934 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New York list. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Bronx.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Fordham U take out is $27,000.

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#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

With a ranking of #7, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at University of Rochester take out an average of $18,564 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

With a ranking of #8, Cornell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Cornell take out an average of $13,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Syracuse take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at RIT take out is $27,000.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 442
Pennsylvania 1,220
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 18 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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