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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Modern Languages

202 Colleges in the United States
2,336 Bachelor's Degrees
Modern Languages is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #144 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 202 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Modern Languages ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,336 bachelor's degrees in modern languages to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Modern Languages School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Modern Languages The modern languages bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Modern Languages ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of modern languages students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in modern languages. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Modern Languages Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
75 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Virginia Tech is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in modern languages. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Virginia.

There were approximately 75 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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71 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in modern languages. Located in the large city of San Juan, UPR Rio Piedras is a public university with a large student population.

There were about 71 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at UPR Rio Piedras in the most recent data year.

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69 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in modern languages needs to look into North Carolina State University. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in North Carolina.

There were approximately 69 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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64 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in modern languages has to check out The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Tennessee.

There were approximately 64 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#4 Best Quality In TN

Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Tennessee.

There were roughly 60 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent year we have data available.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Virginia.

There were roughly 60 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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59 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Florida.

There were about 59 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in modern languages from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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58 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Colorado.

There were approximately 58 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.

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54 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#2 Best Quality In NM

Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in New Mexico.

There were roughly 54 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at NMSU Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
52 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Florida.

There were approximately 52 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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44 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Florida.

There were about 44 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
42 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the town of Mississippi State.

There were approximately 42 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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40 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Tennessee.

There were approximately 40 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.

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40 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Missouri.

There were about 40 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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38 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#2 Best Quality In MD

UMBC is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Baltimore. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Maryland.

There were approximately 38 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

KSU Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Georgia. More information about a bachelor’s in modern languages from Kennesaw State University

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34 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

UNOMAHA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Omaha. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Nebraska.

There were about 34 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

NAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Arizona.

There were approximately 34 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available.

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33 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Alabama.

There were about 33 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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33 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

UNG is a fairly large public university located in the town of Dahlonega. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Georgia.

There were approximately 33 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent data year.

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32 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#6 Best Quality In VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Virginia.

There were approximately 32 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Missouri.

There were about 32 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Kansas.

There were about 32 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.

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32 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in North Carolina.

There were roughly 32 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
31 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in modern languages in Maryland.

There were roughly 31 modern languages individuals who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Duke University
Durham, NC
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Modern Languages award.

Rank College Location
31 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
31 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
33 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
33 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
35 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
35 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
37 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
37 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
39 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
39 Montana State University Bozeman, MT

Modern Languages by Region

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Southwest
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Modern Languages is one of 5 different types of Linguistics & Comparative Literature programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Linguistics 2,298
Comparative Literature 734
Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services 254
Applied Linguistics 63
Language Translation 59

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