by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 813 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics to qualified students.
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Your choice of foreign languages & linguistics for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for foreign languages & linguistics students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics needs to take a look at Tufts University. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Tufts University
Wellesley College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Wellesley College
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston University is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Boston University
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Brandeis University
Mt. Holyoke is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of South Hadley.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Mount Holyoke College
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from College of the Holy Cross
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Smith College
UMass Boston is a large public university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Located in the suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from Gordon College
Explore all the Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 32 | 104 |
| Vermont | 32 | 139 |
| Maine | 32 | 89 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 225 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 226 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 6,889 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,729 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,553 |
| History | 1,056 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 869 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 555 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 457 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 257 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 82 |
