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2026 Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Texas

14 Colleges in the United States
1,663 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Awarded
$39,169 Avg Early-Career Salary

Foreign Languages & Linguistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 77 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for foreign languages & linguistics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Texas

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 foreign languages & linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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Leading the list is Texas Christian University, our #1 school for foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 15 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Texas Christian University earn around $60,035 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Texas Christian University

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A rank of #2 makes Southern Methodist University one of the top schools for foreign languages & linguistics. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Methodist University awarded about 35 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $57,858 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $19,730 in student loans. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Southern Methodist University

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Students looking for a strong foreign languages & linguistics program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 547 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $34,038 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,220 in student loans. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 41 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $34,649. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $26,228 in student loans. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Baylor University

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Texas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Texas Tech University awarded about 71 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $25,814 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for Texas Tech University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #6 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 113 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $30,795 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,808 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 66 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $31,993 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,156. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for The University Of Texas At Dallas

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University Of Houston landed the #8 spot for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $57,529 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at University Of Houston

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Tarrant County College District placed #9 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. About 85 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Tarrant County College District in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Tarrant County College District graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Tarrant County College District

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #10 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,889 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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University Of North Texas At Dallas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 11 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from University Of North Texas At Dallas

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #12 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. Students borrow a median of $20,052 to complete this degree. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College came in at #13 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. About 26 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Blinn College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. Blinn College graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Blinn College

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Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #14 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 37 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Texas A And M University Commerce

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Austin Community College District placed #15 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 106 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $31,488 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,279. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at Austin Community College District

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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #16 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 31 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $35,781 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,133 to complete this degree. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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University Of North Texas earned the #17 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 72 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from University Of North Texas earn around $24,002 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,715. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for University Of North Texas

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The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #18 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 38 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $28,044 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,728 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #19 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 21 foreign languages & linguistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $39,954 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for Lone Star College System

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The University Of Texas Pan American placed #20 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 62 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $27,138. Typical student debt for the program is $12,633. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for The University Of Texas Pan American

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Houston Community College came in at #21 for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 41 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their foreign languages & linguistics degree from Houston Community College earn around $40,365 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,223. Get the full foreign languages & linguistics details for Houston Community College

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. There were roughly 21 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from San Antonio College generally make around $37,855. San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $11,839 in student loans. Read more about the foreign languages & linguistics program at San Antonio College

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University earned the #23 position for foreign languages & linguistics this year. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. Lamar University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 21 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $27,330. Typical student debt for the program is $24,262. See the full foreign languages & linguistics program report for Lamar University

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South Texas College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 34 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at South Texas College in the most recent year. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,868. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from South Texas College

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El Paso Community College placed #25 among the best foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. About 40 foreign languages & linguistics degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the foreign languages & linguistics program make about $29,086 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,542. More information about a degree in foreign languages & linguistics from El Paso Community College

Rest of the Top 26 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong foreign languages & linguistics education:

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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 · 77 schools evaluated.

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