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

17 Ranked Colleges
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 $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that 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 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.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered 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 $30-$48k

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

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k list. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 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 UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#10 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #2 spot on the list. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 16 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

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 UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M International University is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#8 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lamar University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lamar University is a fairly large school located in Beaumont, Texas that handed out 14 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Lamar University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 Lamar University are $15,699.

Full Lamar University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#1 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #5 spot on the list. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Austin has also earned the #1 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 UT Austin are $22,886.

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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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also took the #7 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas 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 $30-$48k ranking. Texas State is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Sam Houston State University is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 1 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 $30-$48k 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#11 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #14, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SFASU is located in Nacogdoches, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SFASU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#5 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #5 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Arlington Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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