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

216 Colleges
$28,462 Avg Salary
$18,689 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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.

The Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 216 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a very large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at UCLA take out an average of $14,463 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $230.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UC Berkeley carry an average student debt load of $11,574.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Barbara is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCSB take out is $16,751.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Davis is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a very large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at UC Davis take out an average of $14,075 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Cruz. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UC Santa Cruz is a large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at UC Santa Cruz take out an average of $17,548 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $269, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #6 on the list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

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#7

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

University of Oregon came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UO is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UO take out is $23,949. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $333, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Honolulu, UH Manoa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at UH Manoa take out an average of $21,538 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from CSULB carry an average student debt load of $12,079.

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#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SDSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from SDSU carry an average student debt load of $15,355.

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University of California - Riverside came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCR take out is $18,367.

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#12

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City College is a public school with a large student population.

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#13

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at WWU take out an average of $21,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $181.

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University of Southern California ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at USC accumulate an average of around $13,125 in student debt.

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#15

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $29,893 in student debt.

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#16

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

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#17

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#18

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Palomar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#19

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #19 on the list. SFSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Francisco.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at SFSU take out is $14,917.

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#20

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#21

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

San Jose State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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California State University - Fullerton came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Cal State Fullerton take out is $12,050.

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#23

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

With a ranking of #23, Southwestern College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

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University of California - San Diego landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. UCSD is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCSD take out is $17,084.

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California State University - Fresno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #25 on the list. Fresno State is a very large public school located in the large city of Fresno.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Fresno State take out is $5,939.

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#27

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA
#29

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA
#30

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA
#32

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

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 Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
33 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
33 Diversified Vocational College Los Angeles, CA
35 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
36 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
37 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
38 Stanford University Stanford, CA
39 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
40 California State University - Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
41 Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA
42 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
43 California State University - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
43 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics schools 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 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.

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