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2027 Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
$20,279 Avg Student Debt
$78,581 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree Badge [Classical Languages & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/classical-languages-literature/) 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 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for classical languages & literature students.

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2027 Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in classical languages & literature, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Schools

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University earned the #1 spot for value among classical languages & literature schools in the United States. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $10,888. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $67,532. Set against $10,888 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in classical languages & literature will find it at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $50,876. Set against $22,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $19,633 in student loans. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $51,884 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $50,834. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $23,258. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #7 spot for classical languages & literature value this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #9 for value in classical languages & literature this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University earned the #10 position for value in classical languages & literature this year. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $55,861. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #12 position for value in classical languages & literature this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $24,958. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #13 position for value in classical languages & literature this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Students borrow a median of $22,560 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $60,523. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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College Of The Holy Cross came in at #14 for value in classical languages & literature this year. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,500. Students borrow a median of $26,387 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from College Of The Holy Cross generally make around $51,478. That is a strong return on a $26,387 median debt. College Of The Holy Cross admits about 18% of applicants.

Other Classical Languages & Literature Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.

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