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2026 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in the United States
531 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$41,232 Avg Early-Career Salary

Foreign Languages & Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 schools to find the best for foreign languages & linguistics students.

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Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall foreign languages & linguistics education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 56 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $83,560 in their early career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Students looking for a strong foreign languages & linguistics program will find one at Emory University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. About 34 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Emory University earn a median of $40,019 early in their careers. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,580 in student loans. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Emory University

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Kennesaw State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. About 52% of students finish within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 30 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $53,824. Typical student debt for the program is $27,004. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at Kennesaw State University

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University Of Georgia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 164 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $30,386. Typical student debt for the program is $22,655. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at University Of Georgia

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Valdosta State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. Valdosta State University awarded about 24 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $37,692 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete this degree. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at Valdosta State University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Augusta. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $56,168 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Augusta University

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University Of North Georgia placed #7 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 21 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $32,521 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,315 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for University Of North Georgia

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Georgia State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 131 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $23,551. Students borrow a median of $27,389 to complete this degree. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at Georgia State University

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Mercer University earned the #9 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Mercer University awarded about 14 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Mercer University earn around $26,952 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,049 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Mercer University

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Georgia Southern University came in at #10 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Southern University awarded about 22 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $27,644 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia Southern University graduates carry a median of $26,120 in student loans. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Georgia Southern University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

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