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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts

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$34,066 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You

In 2020-2021, 199 degrees and certificates were awarded to foreign languages and linguistics students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #25 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts

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

Top Massachusetts Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

#1

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Our analysis found Brandeis University to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Tufts University

Medford, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tufts University is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

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#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Rhode Island 7
Connecticut 110
New Hampshire 13
Maine 0
Vermont 65

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

Majors Similar to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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 5 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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