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

15 Ranked Colleges
169 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 34,268 people earned their degree in foreign languages and linguistics, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States. 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 Plains States region, there were 2,283 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,259 and $22,810 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 169 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent foreign languages and linguistics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Kearney, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make more than $110k list, UNK has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Kearney are $14,792.

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#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. This fairly large school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #3 spot on the list. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

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#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 11 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and it awarded 1 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa are $22,648.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also took the #5 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193.

Full Mizzou Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNL is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 9 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, St Catherine University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Kate’s, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Kate’s are $17,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

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#10

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#12 in overall quality

Wichita State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

WSU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112.

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#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Full Iowa Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State also took the #0 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Missouri State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Kansas landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kansas Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#15

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 5 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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