by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 690 master's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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 the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics.
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics needs to take a look at Georgetown University. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Georgetown University
Villanova University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Villanova University
University of Delaware is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. UD is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Delaware
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Gallaudet University
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Stony Brook University
Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Montclair State University
Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Queens College
Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Hunter College
Explore the best foreign languages & linguistics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 402 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 108 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 71 |
| Maryland | 32 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 76 |
| Delaware | 24 | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 6,974 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3,412 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,490 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,368 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,070 |
| History | 710 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 455 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 433 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 281 |