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2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
124 Degrees Awarded
$33,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

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 Southeast region, there were 5,753 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,249 and $21,979 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 124 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 16 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#6

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 13 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #2 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

GMU also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Full GMU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UARK has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UK has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#14 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#15

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 7 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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