College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Value Korean Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
$19,065 Avg Student Debt
$71,559 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Korean Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Badge [Korean Language & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/east-asian-languages/korean/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong korean language & literature education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for korean language & literature students.

What’s on this page:

2027 Best Value Korean Language & Literature Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Korean Language & Literature Schools

1

University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2027 list of the best value korean language & literature schools in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Typical student debt for korean language & literature graduates is $13,900. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $23,980. That is a strong return on a $13,900 median debt. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #2 place for korean language & literature. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Korean Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

3

Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in korean language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Korean Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Early-career korean language & literature graduates make about $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned it the #4 place for korean language & literature. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public school located in the city of Honolulu. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Students borrow a median of $18,076 to complete the korean language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $24,451. That is a strong return on a $18,076 median debt. University Of Hawaii At Manoa admits about 87% of applicants.

5

Students looking for strong value in korean language & literature will find it at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Typical student debt for korean language & literature graduates is $22,500. Early-career korean language & literature graduates make about $28,109. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

6

University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #6 position for value in korean language & literature this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Korean Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

7

Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value korean language & literature schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Korean Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $58,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

Other Korean Language & Literature Degree Levels

Explore the best-value korean language & literature schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Korean Language & Literature
Associate's Degrees in Korean Language & Literature

View All Korean Language & Literature Rankings >

Notes and References

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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options