2027 Best Applied Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region

Applied Linguistics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best applied linguistics schools.

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• Best Applied Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Applied Linguistics in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the applied linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Applied Linguistics

1

Texas A And M University Commerce
Commerce, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Applied Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$54,201 Median Starting Salary

Texas A And M University Commerce is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied linguistics. This large public university is located in the town of Commerce. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 21 applied linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied linguistics degree from Texas A And M University Commerce earn around $54,201 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,796. More information about a degree in applied linguistics from Texas A And M University Commerce

2

New Mexico State University Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Applied Linguistics Degrees Awarded

$27,720 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the top schools for applied linguistics. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 10 applied linguistics degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $27,720. Typical student debt for the program is $19,125. See the full applied linguistics program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.