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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for You

With 71 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, foreign languages and linguistics is the #25 most popular major in Virginia.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia

Check out the foreign languages and linguistics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for foreign languages and linguistics students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best foreign languages and linguistics schools in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 24
Florida 140
North Carolina 96
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

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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