by our College Data Analytics Team
[Spanish Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/spanish-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for spanish education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in spanish education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Buena Vista University earned the #1 spot for value among spanish education schools in Iowa. Located in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,798. Students borrow a median of $29,008 to complete the spanish education program here. Early-career spanish education graduates make about $44,551. That is a strong return on a $29,008 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Saint Ambrose University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value spanish education schools. Located in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,658. Students borrow a median of $27,528 to complete the spanish education program here. Soon after graduation, spanish education degree recipients from Saint Ambrose University generally make around $57,252. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Ambrose University admits about 77% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morningside College earned it the #3 place for spanish education. Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux City. Students from in state pay about $39,519 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the spanish education program here. Spanish Education graduates of Morningside College earn a median of $52,560 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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