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

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 $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 16 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school. 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 $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#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 #1 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. 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.

UPenn also took 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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#3

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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#2 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #4 spot on the list. Georgetown University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 25 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also took the #2 spot 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 Georgetown University are $53,591.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 18 students 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

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 4 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 $30-$48k list, UD has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees 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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#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#11 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Vestal, 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 14 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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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Pitt has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Buffalo came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 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 $30-$48k list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #17 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Gallaudet University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Gallaudet also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gallaudet University 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 landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 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 NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Temple University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Temple has also earned the #13 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 Temple 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 $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CUA, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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