2027 Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 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 Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in classical languages & literature, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Classical Languages & Literature Schools
Princeton University tops our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,688. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $67,532. That is a strong return on a $10,888 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value classical languages & literature schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Classical Languages & Literature graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $86,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the best values for classical languages & literature. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete the classical languages & literature program here. Early-career classical languages & literature graduates make about $56,926. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Students looking for strong value in classical languages & literature will find it at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Villanova University earned it the #5 place for classical languages & literature. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. 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.
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Notes and References
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 · 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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