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2025 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region

20 Colleges in the Southwest Region
3,273 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$33,626 Avg Early-Career Salary
Foreign Languages & Linguistics degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #24 out of the 38 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 20 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of foreign languages & linguistics. Combined, these schools handed out 3,273 degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Foreign Languages & Linguistics School

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region The foreign languages & linguistics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for foreign languages & linguistics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Bachelor's Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Master's Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Doctor's Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southwest Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the foreign languages & linguistics degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
536 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
12.5% Growth in Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for students interested in a degree in foreign languages & linguistics. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 536 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients usually earn an average of $33,129 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$57,858 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics needs to take a look at Southern Methodist University. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 42 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the foreign languages & linguistics major at Southern Methodist University get $24,232 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
247 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$34,484 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is a great choice for students interested in a degree in foreign languages & linguistics. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 247 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the foreign languages & linguistics program report average early career wages of $34,484.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
68 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics has to take a look at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were roughly 68 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$30,958 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.

There were approximately 128 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the foreign languages & linguistics program earn about $30,958 in the first couple years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$46,860 Median Starting Salary

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the foreign languages & linguistics degree program at Texas A&M University - College Station get $13,234 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$34,649 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the foreign languages & linguistics program report average early career income of $34,649.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
33.3% Growth in Graduates

UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #209 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were about 51 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $31,993 in the first couple years of working.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 128 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the foreign languages & linguistics degree program at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $8,810 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$35,781 Median Starting Salary

Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. This university ranks 16th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 60 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. Foreign Languages & Linguistics degree recipients from Texas State University get an earnings boost of approximately $2,155 over the average earnings of foreign languages & linguistics majors.

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Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best foreign languages & linguistics colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 38 517
Texas 38 1,623
New Mexico 38 300
Oklahoma 38 190

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 1,465
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 892
American Sign Language 389
East Asian Languages 184
Classical Languages & Literature 119
Germanic Languages 82
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 51
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 44
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 39
Native American Languages 5

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