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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

15 Ranked Colleges
244 Degrees Awarded
$37,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major in the country with 34,268 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Great Lakes region, there were 5,458 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,308 and $23,422 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 244 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also took the #1 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 40 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UChicago has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Chicago Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Notre Dame is a fairly large school located in Notre Dame, Indiana that handed out 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Notre Dame has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UW - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 34 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 12 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 21 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. It awarded 27 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IU Bloomington, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Illinois at Chicago is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 6 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Michigan State University is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Wayne State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Wayne State is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

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#13

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#14 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UWM also took the #14 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Kent, Ohio, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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  • 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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  • *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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