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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

34 Ranked Colleges
450 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 450 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 34 colleges that offered a degree 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 26 degrees to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UNF also took the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Florida Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 10 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Southern University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GaSou, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Southern University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#5

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Boone, North Carolina 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.

Appalachian State also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, WVU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 3 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 23 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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.

Full Florida State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 15 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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With a ranking of #10, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#12

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

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#25 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 16 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#15

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#16

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 10 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#24 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 11 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UARK has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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 UARK are $22,121.

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#21

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UNCW also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 9 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#24

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 8 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#25

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UA has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’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 UA are $30,940.

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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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