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2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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292 Degrees Awarded
$19,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Master’s in the Southwest 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 Southwest region, there were 3,271 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,426 and $18,484 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 292 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in foreign languages and linguistics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great foreign languages and linguistics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 28 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#15 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized school located in Laredo, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M International University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M International University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#3

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lamar University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Lamar University is a fairly large public school situated in Beaumont, Texas. It awarded 14 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Lamar University also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNT Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also took the #3 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

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#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 5 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. SFASU is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695.

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#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k list, SHSU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NMSU Main Campus Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas State is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 7 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas State University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#14

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#11 in overall quality

University of Houston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 16 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma also took the #2 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

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#17

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#4 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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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%.

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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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