by our College Data Analytics Team
[Latin American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/latin-american-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong latin american studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for latin american studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in latin american studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 best value for latin american studies in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the latin american studies program here. Early-career latin american studies graduates make about $55,618. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Wesleyan University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value latin american studies schools. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the latin american studies program here. Latin American Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wesleyan University admits about 16% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Connecticut College one of the best values for latin american studies. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,242. Typical student debt for latin american studies graduates is $21,220. Latin American Studies graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $43,358 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Connecticut College admits about 37% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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