by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 350 master's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.
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The foreign languages & linguistics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for foreign languages & linguistics students working on their master's degree.
The foreign languages & linguistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in California.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics has to take a look at University of Southern California. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Southern California
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Middlebury Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Monterey.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
It is hard to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - Los Angeles
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics has to take a look at University of California - Berkeley. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - Berkeley
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - Davis
Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - Santa Barbara
CSULB is a very large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from California State University - Long Beach
SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from San Diego State University
UC Santa Cruz is a large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - Santa Cruz
UCSD is a very large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of California - San Diego
Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | 14 |
| Oregon | 29 | 60 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 18 |
| Nevada | 27 | 9 |
| Alaska | 21 | 4 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 182 |
| Romance Languages | 128 |
| East Asian Languages | 14 |
| Germanic Languages | 11 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 8 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,900 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,324 |
| English Language & Literature | 831 |
| Communication & Journalism | 820 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 264 |
| History | 243 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 242 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 171 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 105 |
