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

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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master'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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for foreign languages and linguistics majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools

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 master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 23 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gallaudet University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.

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University of Delaware landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. UD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Newark.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for foreign languages and linguistics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #8, Temple University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

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#9

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree 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 fairly large student population.

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#10

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

With a ranking of #10, Cornell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.

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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 23 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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