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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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. 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.

The Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Plains States 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 University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

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Out of the 13 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 2 spot on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska at Kearney is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree foreign languages and linguistics programs. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

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#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 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 Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities 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 schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38
Missouri 68
Minnesota 44
Iowa 52
North Dakota 10
Nebraska 28
South Dakota 1

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 13 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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