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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

15 Ranked Colleges
169 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Plains States region, there were 2,283 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,259 and $22,810 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 169 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in foreign languages and linguistics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality foreign languages and linguistics programs that also have a lower cost than 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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The foreign languages & linguistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, this medium-sized public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNK has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Kearney are $14,792.

Full UNK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Dakota Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $75-$110k list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Minnesota State University - Mankato Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

K -State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $75-$110k list, Mizzou has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mizzou Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

University of Northern Iowa came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and it awarded 1 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNI has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Northern Iowa Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#7

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

St Catherine University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. St. Kate’s is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Kate’s are $17,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNL is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 9 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513.

Read more about Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UNL

#13 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 6 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374.

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#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#1 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 30 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#12 in overall quality

Wichita State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wichita State University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WSU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 5 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074.

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#15

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Kansas is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 21 masters’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full KU 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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  • *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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