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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota

10 Colleges
$29,854 Avg Salary
$23,885 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You

In 2020-2021, 602 degrees and certificates were awarded to foreign languages and linguistics students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota

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

Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

#1

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

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 Minnesota. Located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at CSB take out is $22,250.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at College of Saint Benedict Report

Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 2 spot on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

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Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UMN Duluth carry an average student debtload of $23,645.

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#4

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Catherine University landed the # 4 spot on the list. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at St. Kate's take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Concordia College Moorhead accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#6

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

St Olaf College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at St. Olaf take out an average of $23,610 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $22,033 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $200, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Minnesota - Morris 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. Located in the town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College 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. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Saint Paul College take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Saint Paul College Report

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 232
Iowa 402
South Dakota 76
Missouri 506
Nebraska 139
North Dakota 55

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 10 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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