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2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree 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.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 104 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for foreign languages and linguistics majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

American River College

Sacramento, CA

Our analysis found American River College to be the most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#2

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pasadena City College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena.

Women make up 63% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Mt. San Antonio College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 77% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 23% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Joaquin Delta College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Stockton.

Of the 72 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Delta, 18% are male and 82% are female.

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#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bakersfield College is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 14% are male.

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#6

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Palomar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Palomar College, 24% are male and 76% are female.

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#7

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 29% are male.

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#7

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Long Beach City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

Of the 45 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Long Beach City College, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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#7

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 82% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.

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#10

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at San Diego Mesa College, 41% are male and 59% are female.

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#11

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

Fullerton College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 65% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.

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#12

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 39 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Antelope Valley College, 5% are male and 95% are female.

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#13

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

With a ranking of #13, Grossmont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 82% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.

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#14

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA

College of the Sequoias came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public school located in the city of Visalia.

About 84% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 16% are male.

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#15

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Fresno City College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno.

Women make up 83% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.

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#15

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 33% are male.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
17 El Camino College Torrance, CA
18 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
18 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
20 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 5,369
Washington 603
Oregon 579
Hawaii 198
Nevada 130
Alaska 34

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 27 schools only.

  • 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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