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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region

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$28,550 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 10 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for foreign languages and linguistics students. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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The excellent programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

The excellent programs at Wake Forest University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southeast Region . Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

The excellent programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in the Southeast Region . Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at George Mason University Report

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

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#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Liberty University Report

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for foreign languages and linguistics students. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

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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 Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 24
Florida 140
North Carolina 96
Virginia 71
Tennessee 30
Georgia 80
South Carolina 20
Louisiana 50
West Virginia 31
Kentucky 31
Arkansas 11
Alabama 21

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 25 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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