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2026 Best Modern Languages Schools in the New England Region

1 Colleges in the United States
29 Modern Languages Degrees Awarded
$56,486 Avg Early-Career Salary

Modern Languages is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best modern languages schools.

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Best Schools for Modern Languages in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall modern languages education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Modern Languages

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Leading the list is University Of Rhode Island, our #1 school for modern languages. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 15 modern languages degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, modern languages degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $52,821. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. See the full modern languages program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Central Connecticut State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in modern languages, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 14 modern languages degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the modern languages program make about $60,151 in their early career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. More information about a degree in modern languages from Central Connecticut State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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