2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You
Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the #24 most popular major in the country with 33,333 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for foreign languages and linguistics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools
Our analysis found College of Saint Benedict to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from CSB take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Mizzou take out $20,293 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Missouri - Columbia Report
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debtload of $26,250.
Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Iowa State University Report
Out of the 26 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 26 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UMN Duluth take out is $23,645.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debtload of $11,469.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $19,500.
Grinnell College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Grinnell accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.
St Catherine University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at St. Kate's accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt.
Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at St Catherine University Report
Kansas State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Kansas State University Report
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Kansas | 232 |
Minnesota | 602 |
Iowa | 402 |
South Dakota | 76 |
Missouri | 506 |
Nebraska | 139 |
North Dakota | 55 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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 Related Majors
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 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.
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