2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, foreign languages and linguistics was ranked #24 in the country. In fact 33,333 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the foreign languages and linguistics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 149 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at UMCP, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Women make up 81% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Out of the 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
Women make up 73% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Out of the 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 94 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Binghamton University, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Out of the 190 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 58% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Montclair State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Of the 84 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Montclair State, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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Georgetown University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 66% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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United States Military Academy landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. West Point is a small public school located in the fringe town of West Point.
Of the 77 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at West Point, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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Hunter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Hunter is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
Women make up 79% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 18% are male.
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University of Pennsylvania came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
About 61% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 39% are male.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Delaware did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. UD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
Women make up 69% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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University of Rochester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 64 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at University of Rochester, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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Stony Brook University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.
About 67% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 33% are male.
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With a ranking of #15, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 22% are male.
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With a ranking of #16, Vassar College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.
About 77% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 23% are male.
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Cornell University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
Of the 56 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Cornell, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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With a ranking of #18, Queens College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.
Women make up 85% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #19, Bucknell University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 54% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Princeton University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 50 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Princeton, 48% are male and 52% are female.
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Villanova University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
Of the 48 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Villanova, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Hamilton College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 48 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Hamilton, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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With a ranking of #23, Colgate University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hamilton.
Women make up 65% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Syracuse University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
About 84% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 16% are male.
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George Washington University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lehman College | Bronx, NY |
| 30 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 32 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| 33 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA |
| 34 | United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD |
| 35 | Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| 35 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA |
| 37 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 38 | University at Albany | Albany, NY |
| 38 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| 38 | Gallaudet University | Washington, DC |
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 442 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,220 |
| New York | 2,129 |
| Maryland | 437 |
| Delaware | 88 |
| District of Columbia | 293 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Related Majors
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
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 26 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.