California Languages & Linguistics Universities

Compare 534 programs at 80 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of La Verne

La Verne, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #357 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,161/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $65,464
Students: 3,050

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Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California · Private University · Est. 1899

US #362 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,212/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $66,677
Students: 2,759

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1855

US #365 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,431/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $89,812
Students: 5,287

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California State University-Chico

Chico, California · Public University · Est. 1887

US #379 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,480/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $64,172
Students: 13,631

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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #383 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,338/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $64,876
Students: 28,350

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California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #396 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,564/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,977
Students: 15,023

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Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1865

US #416 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $48,381/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $78,349
Students: 7,094

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Chapman University

Orange, California · Private University · Est. 1861

US #436 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $46,555/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $70,070
Students: 7,478

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California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #444 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,615/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $57,162
Students: 12,538

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Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1925

US #482 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,413/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $72,379
Students: 1,719

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #491 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,531/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $71,902
Students: 25,042

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La Sierra University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1922

US #504 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $45,566/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $61,824
Students: 1,116

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Biola University

La Mirada, California · Private University · Est. 1908

US #523 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $31,495/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $56,778
Students: 3,474

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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #524 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,320/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $71,401
Students: 9,809

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California · Private University · Est. 1863

US #560 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,378/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $78,812
Students: 1,947

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California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, California · Public University · Est. 1989

US #581 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,229/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,908
Students: 14,877

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #600 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $50,062/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $109,183
Students: 6,552

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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #634 Admissions open

Net price: $16,075/yr
Admission rate: 3%
Earnings (10yr): $128,566
Students: 987

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Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California · Private University · Est. 1944

US #637 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,630/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $58,896
Students: 1,544

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William Jessup University

Rocklin, California · Private University · Est. 1939

US #643 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,062/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $56,257
Students: 1,294

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California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California · Private University · Est. 1959

US #644 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,109/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,712
Students: 2,296

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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private University · Est. 1937

US #652 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $58,098/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $82,939
Students: 3,553

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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1902

US #668 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,729/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $63,998
Students: 3,188

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University of California-Merced

Merced, California · Public University · Est. 2002

US #725 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,983/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $64,368
Students: 8,372

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Languages & Linguistics programmes report a median $31,996 two years after finishing, across 420 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for languages & Linguistics universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of La Verne, Azusa Pacific University, University of San Francisco. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study languages & Linguistics universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying languages & Linguistics universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About languages & Linguistics universities in California

This page lists languages & Linguistics universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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