2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's 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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 231 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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.
2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
About 69% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 31% are male.
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Out of the 231 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 2 spot on the list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Women make up 64% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Out of the 231 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very 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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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 72% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 72% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 28% are male.
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The University of Alabama 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 #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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William & Mary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
Women make up 81% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Of the 94 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Florida State, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Florida International University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Women make up 80% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Emory University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 93 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Emory, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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With a ranking of #11, Georgia State 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 large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 92 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Georgia State, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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With a ranking of #12, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Women make up 70% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Clemson University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 86 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at Clemson, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 64% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #14, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
Women make up 71% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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Duke University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 32% are male.
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College of Charleston ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. C of C is a large public school located in the city of Charleston.
About 72% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 28% are male.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 32% are male.
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North Carolina State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at NC State, 31% are male and 69% are female.
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With a ranking of #20, Vanderbilt 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 large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 70% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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University of Arkansas 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 #20 on the list. UARK is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
Of the 64 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at UARK, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Western Kentucky University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.
About 62% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 38% are male.
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With a ranking of #23, Wake Forest 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 midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 65% of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at the school.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
About 82% of the students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at the school are women while 18% are male.
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James Madison 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 #23 on the list. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 57 students majoring in foreign languages and linguistics at JMU, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Davidson College | Davidson, NC |
| 35 | Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA |
| 37 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 38 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 38 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL |
| 40 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 41 | Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN |
| 41 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 41 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 44 | Mercer University | Macon, GA |
| 45 | Centre College | Danville, KY |
| 45 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 45 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 45 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State
Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 891 |
| West Virginia | 74 |
| Mississippi | 162 |
| South Carolina | 405 |
| Florida | 706 |
| Virginia | 808 |
| Arkansas | 205 |
| Alabama | 275 |
| Kentucky | 295 |
| Georgia | 702 |
| Tennessee | 445 |
| Louisiana | 218 |
Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 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.
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