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Best Schools for Language Translation in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the language translation degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Language Translation
Our analysis ranked American University the best school in the country for a degree in language translation. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 35 language translation students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $52,493 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree.
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New York University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best language translation schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 13 language translation degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, language translation degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897.
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Cuny Hunter College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in language translation, ranking #3. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 language translation degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the language translation program make about $51,372 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans.
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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 · 15 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.
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