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444 Best Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in the United States

Cornell University leads the 444 Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26). Across the whole list there are 1,155 courses to choose from.

444 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
105Ranked
BM Bryn Mawr College logo
#500 in United States United States

Bryn Mawr College

Public University · 12 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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Admissions open
#500 in United States · by research impact
322,687 citations · h-index 213
113Ranked
CP California Polytechnic State University, Pomona logo
#526 in United States United States

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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Founded
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International
Admissions open
#526 in United States · by research impact
276,702 citations · h-index 184

How these universities are ranked

35 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Cornell University has the largest research record in this group, with 57,855,264 citations and an h-index of 1,875. 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 444 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Missouri (2), Washington (2) and Massachusetts (2) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (1,126), English Language (18), Linguistics (2) and Translation & Interpretation (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 14 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Virginia, Charlottesville offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 15 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus the most at USD 43,404; the middle of the range is about USD 19,203. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

444 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics online with a university in the United States?

14 of these courses are listed as online.

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