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2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

219 Colleges
$32,389 Avg Salary
$23,006 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 219 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Columbia University in the City of New York the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UMCP take out is $24,717.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Pitt carry an average student debt load of $26,229.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The excellent programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Temple take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Binghamton University accumulate an average of around $22,531 in student debt.

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#8

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

With a ranking of #8, Georgetown University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Georgetown accumulate an average of around $16,710 in student debt.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $25,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Montclair State take out is $24,169.

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#11

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

With a ranking of #11, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at The Graduate Center, CUNY Report

#12

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

With a ranking of #12, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Rowan take out is $26,455.

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#13

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Cornell take out $13,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#14

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from SUNY Stony Brook carry an average student debt load of $19,694.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Stony Brook University Report

#15

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UD take out is $25,418. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $499.

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#16

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Princeton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#18

Hunter College

New York, NY

Hunter 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. Hunter is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.

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#19

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

Gallaudet 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. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Gallaudet carry an average student debt load of $26,500.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Gallaudet University Report

California University of Pennsylvania ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cal U is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of California.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at California University of Pennsylvania Report

United States Military Academy ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. West Point is a small public school located in the fringe town of West Point.

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#22

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#23

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at University of Rochester take out is $18,564.

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#24

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at University at Buffalo take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University at Buffalo Report

University of Maryland - Baltimore County came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public school with a large student population.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UMBC take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#27

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY
#28

Villanova University

Villanova, PA
#30

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY
#31

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
#32

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA
#32

American University

Washington, DC

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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
34 Hamilton College Clinton, NY
35 George Washington University Washington, DC
35 Colgate University Hamilton, NY
37 Dickinson College Carlisle, PA
38 Lehman College Bronx, NY
38 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
40 University at Albany Albany, NY
40 Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA
42 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
43 United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD

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 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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