2027 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region
Foreign Languages & Linguistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 39 schools to find the best for foreign languages & linguistics students.
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Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall foreign languages & linguistics education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 15 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Texas Christian University earn around $60,035 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 25 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $57,858. Students borrow a median of $19,730 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 603 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $33,916 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,220.
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A rank of #4 makes Northern Arizona University one of the top schools for foreign languages & linguistics. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 46 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $36,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,154 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong foreign languages & linguistics program will find one at Baylor University, which ranked #5. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 54 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $34,649. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $26,228 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #6 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. About 86 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $30,725. Students borrow a median of $16,808 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #7 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. About 76% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 76 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $31,993 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $23,156 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University earned the #8 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 78 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $25,814 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #9 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $58,084 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $20,405 in student loans.
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University Of Houston came in at #10 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Houston earn around $57,529 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 113 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $42,436. Students borrow a median of $20,677 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arizona placed #12 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 194 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Arizona earn around $34,484 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,725.
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Tarrant County College District earned the #13 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. There were roughly 108 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,148.
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University Of North Texas At Dallas came in at #14 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Dallas. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year.
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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earned the #15 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 42 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans.
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Arizona State University Skysong earned the #16 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. About 57 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $42,436 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,534 to complete this degree.
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University Of Houston Downtown placed #17 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 10 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Downtown in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Houston Downtown earn around $34,003 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston Downtown graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans.
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University Of North Texas landed the #18 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 84 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $23,691. Typical student debt for the program is $20,715.
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Texas State University San Marcos placed #19 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $35,781. Students borrow a median of $22,133 to complete this degree.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned the #20 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 63 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $31,297. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $16,816 in student loans.
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Austin Community College District earned the #21 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 128 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $32,092. Typical student debt for the program is $13,279.
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Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #22 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 31 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $54,201 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete this degree.
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Mesa Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. About 24 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Blinn College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Blinn College earn around $43,408 in the first couple years of their career. Blinn College graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans.
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St Johns College New Mexico came in at #25 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, St Johns College New Mexico is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Johns College New Mexico awarded about 18 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $23,029 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 39 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
