2027 Best Value Modern Language Education Schools in Ohio

[Modern Language Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/modern-language-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for modern language education students.
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2027 Best Value Modern Language Education Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in modern language education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Modern Language Education Schools
For return on investment in modern language education, no school beat Youngstown State University this year. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Students borrow a median of $26,751 to complete the modern language education program here. Early-career modern language education graduates make about $49,025. Set against $26,751 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
A rank of #2 makes Cleveland State University one of the best values for modern language education. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Modern Language Education graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. Early-career modern language education graduates make about $51,122. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cleveland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values for modern language education. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for modern language education graduates is $23,250. Early-career modern language education graduates make about $49,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for modern language education. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,642 to complete the modern language education program here. Modern Language Education graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $46,368 early in their careers. Set against $26,642 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Findlay came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value modern language education schools. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,164. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete the modern language education program here. Modern Language Education graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $57,676 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Miami University Oxford earned the #6 position for value in modern language education this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Modern Language Education graduates carry a median of $24,560 in student loans. Early-career modern language education graduates make about $46,681. Set against $24,560 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Miami University Oxford admits about 75% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.