2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region
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 analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dallas.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from SMU carry an average student debtload of $18,740.
The excellent programs at Texas A&M University - College Station helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debtload of $18,053.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 3 spot on the list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $18,685. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $301, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region list. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at OSU take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
With a ranking of #6, Lamar University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Lamar University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Beaumont.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Lamar University take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $18,575 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $199.
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With a ranking of #8, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Texas State take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #9, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debtload of $23,088.
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University of Houston ranked #10 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UH accumulate an average of around $18,000 in student debt.
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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Arizona | 518 |
Texas | 1,650 |
New Mexico | 300 |
Oklahoma | 190 |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Related Rankings by Major
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 17 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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