by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 135 master's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.
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The foreign languages & linguistics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 master's degree.
The foreign languages & linguistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for foreign languages & linguistics students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It is difficult to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Illinois at Chicago
Illinois State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Illinois State University
NIU is a large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Northern Illinois University
Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from DePaul University
Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University
Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 80 |
| Romance Languages | 36 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
| Germanic Languages | 3 |
| East Asian Languages | 2 |
| South Asian Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 861 |
| Social Sciences | 737 |
| Communication & Journalism | 705 |
| English Language & Literature | 243 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 184 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 170 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| History | 103 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 90 |
