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2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
313 Degrees Awarded
$34,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 34,268 people earned their degree in foreign languages and linguistics, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, foreign languages and linguistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,403 and had an average of $21,855 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,313 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,338 and $23,417 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 313 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in foreign languages and linguistics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent foreign languages and linguistics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cornell has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 18 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#6

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Binghamton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

Stony Brook University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836.

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#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Albany did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAlbany has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

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#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Buffalo came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
#16 in overall quality

Gallaudet University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Gallaudet also took the #16 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gallaudet are $18,706, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. NYU is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 20 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

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#16

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

Catholic University of America ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

CUA also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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