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2024 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

9 Colleges in the Southwest Region
68 Doctor's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #18 out of 36 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 68 doctor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Foreign Languages & Linguistics School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of foreign languages & linguistics for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for foreign languages & linguistics students working on their doctor's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southwest Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

University of Arizona is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Arizona

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Houston if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Houston

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from Arizona State University - Tempe

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from Texas Tech University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

UNM is a very large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from University of New Mexico - Main Campus

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from Northern Arizona University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from The University of Texas at Arlington

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in foreign languages & linguistics from The University of Texas at Dallas

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best foreign languages & linguistics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 29 38
Arizona 28 26
Oklahoma 26 1
New Mexico 23 3

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 29
Romance Languages 27
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 5
East Asian Languages 4
Germanic Languages 2
Classical Languages & Literature 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 265
English Language & Literature 171
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 118
Theology & Religious Vocations 95
Philosophy & Religious Studies 60
History 57
Communication & Journalism 56
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 30
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 24

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