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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Modern Languages in the Far Western US Region

40 Ranked Colleges
331 Degrees Awarded
$35,900 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Modern Languages is the 234th most popular major in the country with 2,871 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 331 modern languages graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 40 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in modern languages. That schools that top this list have a program in modern languages in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Modern Languages in the Far Western US Region

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American River College
Sacramento, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American River College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. American River is a public institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the #2 spot on the list. Mt. San Antonio College is a large school located in Walnut, California that handed out 68 ’s modern languages degrees in 2020-2021.

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Scripps College
Claremont, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Scripps College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Claremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s modern languages degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Occidental College
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Occidental College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s modern languages degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lewis & Clark College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Lewis & Clark College is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s modern languages degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Lewis & Clark College Modern Languages Report

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, California

Fullerton College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fullerton College is a fairly large school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 36 ’s modern languages degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of Alaska Anchorage came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and it awarded 13 ’s modern languages degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Alaska Anchorage Modern Languages Report

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Palomar College
San Marcos, California

With a ranking of #8, Palomar College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Palomar College is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

Glendale Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Glendale, California, this fairly large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s modern languages students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada

College of Southern Nevada did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. CSN is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, California

Golden West College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Huntington Beach, California, this fairly large public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified ’s modern languages students in 2020-2021.

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University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. UAF is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s modern languages students in 2020-2021.

Full Long Beach City College Modern Languages Report

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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California

Solano Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Fairfield, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s modern languages degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

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Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, California

Monterey Peninsula College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s modern languages degrees to qualified students.

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is a public institution located in San Luis Obispo, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Mt. Hood Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 2 ’s modern languages degrees in 2020-2021.

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Clovis Community College
Fresno, California

With a ranking of #18, Clovis Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s modern languages degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

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University of Nevada - Reno landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Nevada - Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s modern languages degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Modern Languages at University of Nevada - Reno

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With a ranking of #20, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s modern languages students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UCR Modern Languages Report

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

Western Washington University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s modern languages degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Western Washington University Modern Languages Report

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Modesto Junior College is a fairly large public school situated in Modesto, California. It awarded 2 ’s modern languages degrees in 2020-2021.

Full MJC Modern Languages Report

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Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, California

With a ranking of #23, Los Angeles Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. LAVC is located in Valley Glen, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s modern languages degrees to qualified students.

Full Los Angeles Valley College Modern Languages Report

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California

Orange Coast College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region list. Orange Coast College is a public institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, California

San Diego Miramar College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Modern Languages Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #25. San Diego Miramar College is located in San Diego, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s modern languages degrees to qualified students.

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