526 Best Public Languages & Linguistics Universities in the USA

Compare 7,534 programs at 526 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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145

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1791

US #187 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,343/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $62,472
Students: 11,743

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146

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,470/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $84,943
Students: 34,948

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147

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington · Public University · Est. 1891

US #191 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,476/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $61,580
Students: 7,833

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148

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,276/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $62,377
Students: 38,380

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149

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $8,624/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,735
Students: 8,106

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150

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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151

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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152

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,314/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $50,994
Students: 21,473

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153

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1874

US #210 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,054/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $54,458
Students: 4,205

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154

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1930

US #211 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,638/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,914
Students: 17,514

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155

San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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156

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,596/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $49,958
Students: 4,222

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157

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893

US #215 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,522/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,095
Students: 2,026

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158

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1885

US #216 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,182/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $78,198
Students: 5,955

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159

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1963

US #218 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,048/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $57,552
Students: 41,254

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160

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · Public University · Est. 1914

US #220 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,403/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $50,923
Students: 21,005

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161

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1869

US #221 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,529/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $55,813
Students: 5,088

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162

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, Arizona · Public University

US #224 ROI A Admissions open

Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 53,782

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163

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1912

US #225 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,900/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $64,270
Students: 10,519

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164

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1908

US #226 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,566/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $61,415
Students: 18,376

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165

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1910

US #227 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $21,708/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,140
Students: 10,075

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166

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1838

US #228 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,721/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $57,346
Students: 3,615

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167

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1837

US #229 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,502/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $46,354
Students: 7,266

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168

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1957

US #230 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,120/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $58,612
Students: 12,351

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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 public Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Vermont, University of California-San Diego, Central Washington University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public 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 public 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 public Languages & Linguistics universities in the USA

This page lists public 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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