Language Translation programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best language translation schools.
The language translation program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Language Translation Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Language Translation Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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American University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in language translation. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 36 language translation degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Students who receive their language translation degree from American University earn around $52,493 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for language translation. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. New York University awarded about 12 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong language translation program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 language translation students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $25,630 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Viterbo University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in language translation, ranking #4. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Viterbo University in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of Viterbo University earn a median of $60,309 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,107.
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Cuny Hunter College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best language translation schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 13 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College generally make around $51,372. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #6 among the best language translation schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 language translation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $20,334 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans.
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Central Michigan University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best language translation schools. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #8 spot for language translation this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 33 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $30,895. Students borrow a median of $16,833 to complete this degree.
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University Of Iowa came in at #9 for language translation this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 16 language translation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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California State University Long Beach placed #10 among the best language translation schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 13 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from California State University Long Beach earn around $18,393 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,580 to complete this degree.
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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earned the #11 position for language translation this year. This large public university is located in the city of New York. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn around $43,545 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,678 to complete this degree.
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Evergreen Valley College landed the #12 spot for language translation this year. Set in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public institution. About 25 language translation degrees were awarded at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $82,879 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,981.
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Monterey Institute Of International Studies earned the #13 position for language translation this year. Located in the suburb of Monterey, Monterey Institute Of International Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 92 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Monterey Institute Of International Studies in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Monterey Institute Of International Studies generally make around $30,439.
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Durham Technical Community College landed the #14 spot for language translation this year. Set in the city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Durham Technical Community College awarded about 40 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of Durham Technical Community College earn a median of $26,246 early in their careers. Durham Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $20,408 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College landed the #15 spot for language translation this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Santa Ana College awarded about 70 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Santa Ana College earn around $39,633 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Kent earned the #16 position for language translation this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $44,776 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,174.
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Moreno Valley College came in at #17 for language translation this year. Moreno Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. Moreno Valley College awarded about 25 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $45,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,643.
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Century College earned the #18 position for language translation this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. There were roughly 13 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $47,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,332.
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City College Of San Francisco landed the #19 spot for language translation this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 11 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of City College Of San Francisco earn a median of $100,031 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332.
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Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #20 among the best language translation schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chula Vista. There were roughly 10 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Southwestern College Chula Vista earn around $49,358 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,205.
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University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras placed #21 among the best language translation schools. Located in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public university. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 language translation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earn a median of $9,605 early in their careers. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best language translation schools. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. About 14 language translation degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Central New Mexico Community College earn around $34,751 in the first couple years of their career. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans.
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Pima Community College landed the #23 spot for language translation this year. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. Pima Community College awarded about 13 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $40,977. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City placed #24 among the best language translation schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 13 language translation degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $46,660. Students borrow a median of $12,281 to complete this degree.
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Sampson Community College came in at #25 for language translation this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Clinton. Sampson Community College awarded about 15 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $45,929 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,596.
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Rest of the Top 31 Language Translation Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong language translation education:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 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).
