Languages programs in United States
284 universities in United States offer 2,710 languages programs open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 31,664 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 22,440 USD and 44,130 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Languages in United States by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,925 | 22,440 USD | 31,664 USD | 44,130 USD |
| Master's | 395 | 19,112 USD | 28,087 USD | 32,767 USD |
| PhD | 87 | 25,194 USD | 30,748 USD | 36,100 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular languages programs in United States
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Specializations within languages
Universities for languages in United States
- University of Georgia, Athens (46)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (42)
- University of California, Irvine (41)
- University of Florida (34)
- Montclair State University (32)
- Brigham Young University (31)
- University of California, Los Angeles (31)
- Florida State University (30)
- Murray State University (29)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (29)
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Languages in other countries
Other fields of study in United States
- Commerce (8,693)
- Social science (7,902)
- Interdisciplinary (6,928)
- Engineering (4,773)
- Arts (4,669)
- Healthcare (4,599)
- Natural science (3,904)
- Formal science (2,133)
- Information Technology (1,382)
- Education (1,159)
- Psychology (1,078)
- International Relations (111)
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