2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota
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.
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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
Our 2023 rankings named College of Saint Benedict the best school in Minnesota for foreign languages and linguistics students. 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.
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The excellent programs at Minnesota State University - Mankato helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in Minnesota. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mankato.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Duluth is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Catherine University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Concordia College at Moorhead is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize 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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Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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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 distant 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly 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 came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the remote town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public school with a small student population.
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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 medium-sized public school located in the 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.
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Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges 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 |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Related Rankings by Major
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 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.