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

[Classical Languages & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/classical-languages-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong classical languages & literature education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value classical languages & literature schools.
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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
For return on investment in classical languages & literature, no school beat Florida State University this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,633 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $51,884. Set against $19,633 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the best values for classical languages & literature. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $23,258. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $86,770. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $20,373. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
St Johns College New Mexico is a great value for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Santa Fe, St Johns College New Mexico is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,514 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $27,000. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of St Johns College New Mexico earn a median of $23,029 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. St Johns College New Mexico admits about 53% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Villanova University one of the best values for classical languages & literature. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for classical languages & literature graduates is $26,184. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Set against $26,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Villanova University admits about 27% of applicants.
Other Classical Languages & Literature Degree Levels
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
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