2024 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Kansas

Foreign Languages & Linguisticsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #27 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kansas to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of foreign languages & linguistics. Combined, these schools handed out 21 master's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on foreign languages & linguistics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of foreign languages & linguistics students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for foreign languages & linguistics to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized foreign languages & linguistics related body.

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

One Size Does Not Fit All

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

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Kansas

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for foreign languages & linguistics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Kansas Schools for a Master's in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

1

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Kansas if you want to pursue a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Kansas

2

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Kansas State University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Kansas State University

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	32	44
Minnesota	31	34
Iowa	29	45
Nebraska	29	26
North Dakota	28	10

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	10
Classical Languages & Literature	5
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages	3
Romance Languages	3

Most Popular Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism	88
English Language & Literature	69
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	53
Theology & Religious Vocations	51
Social Sciences	48
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	46
Philosophy & Religious Studies	32
History	28
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	16

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to John Stephen Dwyer. More about our data sources and methodologies.