2027 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Foreign Languages & Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the The Plains States Region
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Top Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
No school ranked higher than Washington University In St Louis this year for foreign languages & linguistics. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. About 42 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $68,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Students looking for a strong foreign languages & linguistics program will find one at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 76 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $35,409 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,286 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of North Dakota one of the top schools for foreign languages & linguistics. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. About 60% of students finish within six years. University Of North Dakota awarded about 72 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong foreign languages & linguistics program will find one at Truman State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 18 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Truman State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Truman State University earn around $39,764 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,168.
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Minnesota State University Mankato is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, ranking #5. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 30 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $37,845. Students borrow a median of $20,865 to complete this degree.
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Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Saint Peter. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete this degree.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #7 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 114 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $30,765 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,863 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #8 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 28 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $38,478 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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Bismarck State College landed the #9 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Bismarck State College awarded about 56 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Bismarck State College earn around $61,364 in the first couple years of their career. Bismarck State College graduates carry a median of $13,340 in student loans.
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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #10 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 49 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $29,830 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Fort Hays State University came in at #11 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Fort Hays State University in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $49,775 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete this degree.
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University Of Iowa landed the #12 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 92 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $28,746 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,717 in student loans.
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University Of Kansas earned the #13 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kansas awarded about 116 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608.
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Winona State University came in at #14 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Winona State University in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $41,866 early in their careers. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $20,017 in student loans.
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University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #15 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 12 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans.
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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #16 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 23 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $31,174 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,657 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #17 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 15 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $58,798 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,173.
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Johnson County Community College earned the #18 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 32 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Johnson County Community College in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #19 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 13 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $33,828 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Saint Louis Community College earned the #20 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public university. About 26 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $38,999 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,424.
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St Charles Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the suburb of Cottleville, St Charles Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 42 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at St Charles Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $47,228 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,606.
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Iowa State University earned the #22 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $33,486 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,070 to complete this degree.
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Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #23 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. There were roughly 21 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $42,972 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,197 to complete this degree.
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William Woods University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 35 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at William Woods University in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of William Woods University earn a median of $36,948 early in their careers. William Woods University graduates carry a median of $25,287 in student loans.
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Century College placed #25 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Century College awarded about 13 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $47,502 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,332 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 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.
