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2027 Best Language Translation Schools in the The Plains States Region

3 Colleges in the United States
42 Language Translation Degrees Awarded
$50,512 Avg Early-Career Salary

Language Translation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for language translation students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Language Translation in the The Plains States 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 language translation degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Language Translation

1
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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in language translation. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 16 language translation degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Language Translation graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the language translation program at University Of Iowa

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

A rank of #2 makes Century College one of the top schools for language translation. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from Century College earn around $47,502 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,332. Get the full language translation details for Century College

3

Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in language translation, landing the #3 spot this year. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281. See the full language translation program report for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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