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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Ranked Colleges
313 Degrees Awarded
$34,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,313 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,338 and $23,417 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 313 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gallaudet University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. This small school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Gallaudet did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gallaudet University are $18,706, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Gallaudet University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#1

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students list, Binghamton University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

Full Binghamton University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 4 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students list, Temple has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students list, Cornell has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #14 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Full University at Buffalo Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

Stony Brook University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583.

Full Stony Brook University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#7

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#8 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UD is a large public school situated in Newark, Delaware. It awarded 4 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UD

#8

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University at Albany did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UAlbany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225.

Read more about Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UAlbany

#9

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9.

Penn State University Park did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Penn State University Park

#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836.

Read more about Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Pitt

#11

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Foreign Languages & Linguistics at New York University

#12

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 34 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students list, UPenn has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Pennsylvania Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#16 in overall quality

Teachers College at Columbia University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

Teachers College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Teachers College at Columbia University are $42,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Teachers College at Columbia University

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 45 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Full Columbia Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#15

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. CUA is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CUA, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340.

Full Catholic University of America Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#16

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#2 in overall quality

Georgetown University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Georgetown University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 25 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Georgetown University

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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