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 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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Out of the 26 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Mizzou take out $20,293 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-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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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large 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.
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With a ranking of #8, Grinnell College did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. 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.
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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 college 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.
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Kansas State 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. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a very large student population.
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Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.