2026 Best Modern Languages Schools in the Far Western Region
Modern Languages degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their modern languages programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools to find the best for modern languages students.
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Best Schools for Modern Languages in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall modern languages education in the Far Western Region.
Top Schools in Modern Languages
Leading the list is Mt San Antonio College, our #1 school for modern languages. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 35 modern languages degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Modern Languages graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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Golden West College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in modern languages, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public university. There were roughly 14 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their modern languages degree from Golden West College earn around $82,984 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Students looking for a strong modern languages program will find one at American River College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 51 modern languages students who graduated with this degree at American River College in the most recent data year. Modern Languages graduates of American River College earn a median of $76,077 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,105.
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A rank of #4 makes Fullerton College one of the top schools for modern languages. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a very large public university. About 22 modern languages degrees were awarded at Fullerton College in the most recent year.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 49 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).
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