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2026 Best Language Translation Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
254 Language Translation Degrees Awarded
$37,634 Avg Early-Career Salary

Language Translation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their language translation programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 111 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for language translation students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Language Translation in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in language translation, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Language Translation

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New York University
New York, NY

No school ranked higher than New York University this year for language translation. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 language translation students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Read more about the language translation program at New York University

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Brigham Young University Provo is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in language translation, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 language translation students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $34,279 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,621 to complete this degree. Get the full language translation details for Brigham Young University Provo

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

A rank of #3 makes University Of Iowa one of the top schools for language translation. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 12 language translation degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Language Translation graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in language translation from University Of Iowa

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in language translation, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 language translation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Students who receive their language translation degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $25,921 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the language translation program at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

A rank of #5 makes Cuny Hunter College one of the top schools for language translation. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 14 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Language Translation graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $51,372 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. Get the full language translation details for Cuny Hunter College

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California State University Long Beach placed #6 among the best language translation schools. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 language translation students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $18,393. Typical student debt for the program is $12,580. See the full language translation program report for California State University Long Beach

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Monterey Institute Of International Studies came in at #7 for language translation this year. Set in the suburb of Monterey, Monterey Institute Of International Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. Monterey Institute Of International Studies awarded about 69 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $30,439 in their early career. See the full language translation program report for Monterey Institute Of International Studies

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #8 among the best language translation schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 51 language translation degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $30,895 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,833. See the full language translation program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #9 spot for language translation this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates 51% of students within six years. About 12 language translation degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $46,404 in their early career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the language translation program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #10 spot for language translation this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. About 64% of students finish within six years. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 29 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. Read more about the language translation program at Kent State University At Kent

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University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best language translation schools. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public school located in the city of San Juan. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates 50% of students within six years. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras awarded about 12 language translation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras generally make around $9,605. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full language translation program report for University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

Other Language Translation Degree Levels

Explore the best language translation schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Language Translation
Associate's Degrees in Language Translation
Bachelor's Degrees in Language Translation
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 111 schools evaluated.

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