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66 Best Private Diploma Languages & Linguistics Universities in the USA

Compare 439 programs at 66 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

66 universities · ranked best first

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WU Washington University in St Louis logo

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,786/yr
Admission rate
12%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,182
Students
7,857
2
DU Drexel University logo

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$38,509/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$84,648
Students
13,233
3
SU Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,793/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,164
Students
15,477
4
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
5
UP University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,699/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$111,371
Students
10,650
6
NU Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,167/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Students
9,201
7
NY New York University logo

New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,050/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,509
Students
28,663
8
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
9
VU Valparaiso University logo

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,578/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,191
Students
2,083
10
WU Webster University logo

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,047/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,876
Students
2,304
11
DU DePaul University logo

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,902/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,751
Students
14,090
12
WN Western New England University logo

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$27,290/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,157
Students
2,603
13
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
14
BU Baylor University logo

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,104/yr
Admission rate
51%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,793
Students
14,785
15
AU American University logo

American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$41,943/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$77,370
Students
7,266
16
WW Walla Walla University logo

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
17
WC Wheaton College logo

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$26,975/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,756
Students
2,121
18
CU Creighton University logo

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$31,568/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,911
Students
4,348
19
XU Xavier University logo

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1831

US #309 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$32,997/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,873
Students
4,207
20
CU Concordia University-Wisconsin logo

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #317 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,201/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,075
Students
2,197
21
UD University of Detroit Mercy logo

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1878

US #322 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,232/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,030
Students
2,438
22
VU Viterbo University logo

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1890

US #359 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,260/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,660
Students
1,249
23
PU Park University logo

Park University

Parkville, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1875

US #399 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,032/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$56,309
Students
4,555
24
AU Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York · Private University · Est. 1896

US #419 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,783/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,482
Students
5,276

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 private Diploma Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Drexel University, Syracuse University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA?

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 private Diploma Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA?

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.

About private Diploma Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA 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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