by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 690 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. 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 best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics needs to look into Georgetown University. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Georgetown University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics has to look into Gallaudet University. Located in the large 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
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics has to take a look at New York University. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from New York University
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Villanova University
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
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 small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Cornell University
Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Rochester
Explore the best foreign languages & linguistics colleges 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 | 5,416 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,745 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,616 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,486 |
| History | 645 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 633 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 483 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 378 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 329 |
