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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
124 Degrees Awarded
$33,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major in the country with 34,268 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, foreign languages and linguistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,403 and had an average of $21,855 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,753 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,249 and $21,979 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 124 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in foreign languages and linguistics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great foreign languages and linguistics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 9 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make more than $110k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make more than $110k list, Florida State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 19 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Georgia Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UK also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 6 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #11 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 4 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#12

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#14

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 9 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#15

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 8 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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