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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia

12 Colleges
$32,706 Avg Salary
$23,503 Avg Student Debt

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With 808 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, foreign languages and linguistics is the #26 most popular major in Virginia.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia

Check out the foreign languages and linguistics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Military Institute the best school in Virginia for foreign languages and linguistics students. VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at VMI take out an average of $25,396 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 12 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from University of Virginia take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from JMU take out $21,094 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $327, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 12 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 5 spot on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from GMU take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia ranking. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at William & Mary take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

With a ranking of #7, University of Richmond did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. URichmond is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of University of Richmond.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at URichmond take out an average of $25,380 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia list. CNU is a small public school located in the midsize city of Newport News.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from CNU take out $26,165 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington 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. UMW is a small public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UMW carry an average student debtload of $20,500.

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#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Liberty University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 891
West Virginia 74
South Carolina 405
Florida 706
Arkansas 205
Mississippi 162
Tennessee 445
Louisiana 218
Alabama 275
Kentucky 295
Georgia 702

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

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 12 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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