2024 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Foreign Languages & Linguisticsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #27 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 108 master's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on foreign languages & linguistics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of foreign languages & linguistics students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for foreign languages & linguistics to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized foreign languages & linguistics related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Pennsylvania

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for foreign languages & linguistics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Villanova University

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	35	402
New Jersey	32	71
Maryland	32	13
District of Columbia	32	76
Delaware	24	20

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	26
Romance Languages	22
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	21
East Asian Languages	17
Classical Languages & Literature	17
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages	3
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other)	2

Most Popular Majors Related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations	641
Social Sciences	576
English Language & Literature	359
Communication & Journalism	296
History	96
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	87
Philosophy & Religious Studies	83
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	47
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	9

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to John Stephen Dwyer. More about our data sources and methodologies.