2026 Best Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Multilingual Education master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 178 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Teachers College At Columbia University to be the best Multilingual Education school in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Teachers College At Columbia University
Brown University came in at #2 on this year's Multilingual Education ranking in the United States. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Providence, RI. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Get the full Brown University report
The strong Multilingual Education programs at Bank Street College Of Education earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Bank Street College Of Education
Seattle University came in at #4 on this year's Multilingual Education ranking in the United States. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school based in Seattle, WA. Seattle University graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $56,721. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $22,289. More on Seattle University
Out of the 178 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cuny City College landed the #5 spot. Based in New York, NY, Cuny City College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,340, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Cuny City College Multilingual Education students take on a median of $13,389 in debt. See the full Cuny City College profile
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Roosevelt University placed #7 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,315. Roosevelt University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $23,879 in debt. Read more about Roosevelt University
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,040. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $20,712. Get the full Southern Methodist University report
Dominican University placed #9 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in River Forest, IL. About 55% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,828. Dominican University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. Get the full Dominican University report
Fordham University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $25,643. Read the full report on Fordham University
University Of San Francisco placed #11 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit school based in San Francisco, CA. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $60,522. Students borrow a median of $23,935 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. More on University Of San Francisco
Fairfield University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $58,400 in tuition and fees. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $26,687. Get the full Fairfield University report
Loyola Marymount University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola Marymount University graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,867. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $22,248. More on Loyola Marymount University
National University placed #14 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Based in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. National University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $30,426 in debt. See the full National University profile
University Of Nevada Reno came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Reno, NV, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. University Of Nevada Reno posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $19,918. Read more about University Of Nevada Reno
The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. This public school is set in Edinburg, TX. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. The University Of Texas Pan American Multilingual Education students take on a median of $14,694 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas Pan American profile
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Olivet Nazarene University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $26,797. Read more about Olivet Nazarene University
Cuny Queens College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $12,157. Get the full Cuny Queens College report
University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Boulder, CO. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. University Of Colorado Boulder Multilingual Education students take on a median of $20,373 in debt. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile
University Of Southern Indiana ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. This public school is set in Evansville, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,066, with out-of-state students paying around $22,907. Students borrow a median of $21,999 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on University Of Southern Indiana
Regis University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Regis University is a private not-for-profit school based in Denver, CO. Regis University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,140. Students borrow a median of $31,773 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. See the full Regis University profile
Arizona State University Skysong placed #23 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Multilingual Education students take on a median of $23,742 in debt. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #24 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public school based in New Paltz, NY. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,822. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $21,530. More on State University Of New York At New Paltz
University Of Colorado Denver did well this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver
Texas Tech University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read more about Texas Tech University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Multilingual Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Texas A And M International University did well this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Laredo, TX. Texas A And M International University graduates 46% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,894, compared with $19,454 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,079 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full Texas A And M International University report
North Park University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $36,710 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,360 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full North Park University report
Georgia Southern University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Georgia Southern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $26,500. See the full Georgia Southern University profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #30 position. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. The University Of Texas At San Antonio Multilingual Education students take on a median of $23,312 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio profile
Depaul University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Located in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $25,310. Get the full Depaul University report
Concordia University Saint Paul did well this year, earning the #32 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Concordia University Saint Paul posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $29,026. More on Concordia University Saint Paul
Boise State University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Boise State University Multilingual Education students take on a median of $24,311 in debt. Get the full Boise State University report
Texas State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $23,659. Get the full Texas State University San Marcos report
Texas A And M University San Antonio did well this year, earning the #35 position. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. About 40% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,654 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,255. Students borrow a median of $22,771 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University San Antonio
Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #36 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Kingsville, TX. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,892 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Students borrow a median of $25,531 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full Texas A And M University Kingsville report
University At Buffalo came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. University At Buffalo posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $22,232. Read the full report on University At Buffalo
Dallas Baptist University placed #38 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Set in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,190 in tuition and fees. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $22,819. See the full Dallas Baptist University profile
Houston Baptist University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Houston Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. Students from in state pay about $39,430 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Get the full Houston Baptist University report
Concordia University Chicago landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Located in River Forest, IL, Concordia University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,488. Students borrow a median of $26,956 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. Read more about Concordia University Chicago
Suny College At Brockport landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Set in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,752, compared with $15,822 for out-of-state students. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $24,757. More on Suny College At Brockport
Colorado Christian University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $36,092. Read more about Colorado Christian University
University Of Northern Colorado came in at #44 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Greeley, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. The median Multilingual Education program debt is $23,974. Get the full University Of Northern Colorado report
Wayne State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Multilingual Education schools. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete their Multilingual Education program here. More on Wayne State University
Chicago State University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Chicago State University is a public school based in Chicago, IL. About 16% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,754 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,757 for out-of-state students. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $43,322. Get the full Chicago State University report
Northern Arizona University placed #47 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Typical Multilingual Education student debt is $21,645. More on Northern Arizona University
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in New Haven, CT. Southern Connecticut State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Connecticut State University
Western New Mexico University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Western New Mexico University report
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #48 among Multilingual Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College
Adelphi University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Adelphi University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 178 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).