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2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region

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$28,550 Avg Salary
$22,603 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.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 267 schools in the Southeast 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for foreign languages and linguistics majors pursuing a .

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our analysis found University of Florida to be the most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at UF take out is $15,090.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from University of Virginia take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UGA carry an average student debt load of $21,750.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $24,231. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $148.

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The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $17,623 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Durham Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Durham.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Florida State take out $23,322 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Georgia State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $26,474 in student debt.

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#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.

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#11

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at William & Mary take out is $19,500.

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#11

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at Emory take out an average of $20,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Tulane carry an average student debt load of $19,250.

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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #11, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#16

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke 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 Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#17

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

With a ranking of #17, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $22,838.

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North Carolina State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $20,965 in student debt.

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#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UK accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from UT Knoxville take out $23,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#21

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, foreign languages and linguistics graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debt load of $12,000.

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#23

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular foreign languages and linguistics programs. UARK is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.

While working on their degree, foreign languages and linguistics majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

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#24

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

College of Charleston came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors at C of C take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#25

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University 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. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that foreign languages and linguistics majors at Wake Forest University take out is $20,807.

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#26

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
#27

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#28

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#29

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#30

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#33

University of Mississippi

University, MS
#33

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
#35

Furman University

Greenville, SC
#37

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV
#37

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#40

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
42 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
43 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
43 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
45 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
46 Davidson College Davidson, NC
46 Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA
48 Auburn University Auburn, AL
49 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
49 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
51 Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC
52 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
52 Surry Community College Dobson, NC
52 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

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
South Carolina 405
Florida 706
Virginia 808
Arkansas 205
Mississippi 162
Louisiana 218
Alabama 275
Kentucky 295
Georgia 702
Tennessee 445

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

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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