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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, foreign languages and linguistics was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 4,163 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Out of the 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’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.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.

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#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best foreign languages and linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 611
Pennsylvania 157
Maryland 42
New Jersey 106
District of Columbia 105
Delaware 23

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 1,748
Romance Languages 1,304
Classical Languages & Literature 303
East Asian Languages 209
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 160
Germanic Languages 149
American Sign Language 115
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 74
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 51
South Asian Languages 22
Second Language Learning 19
Celtic Language & Literature 3
African Languages 3
Greek Language & Literature 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
English Language & Literature 9,566
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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