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2027 Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools

19 Colleges in the United States
$21,406 Avg Student Debt
$61,883 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Applied Linguistics Badge [Applied Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/applied-linguistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for applied linguistics students.

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Finding the Best Value Applied Linguistics School for You

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2027 Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied linguistics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value applied linguistics schools in the United States. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,170, compared with $8,050 for out-of-state students. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. Set against $8,794 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

A rank of #2 makes Truman State University one of the best values for applied linguistics. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $23,168. Applied Linguistics graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value applied linguistics schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $19,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $27,720. That is a strong return on a $19,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Students looking for strong value in applied linguistics will find it at Texas A And M University Commerce, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete the applied linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in applied linguistics will find it at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #6 position for value in applied linguistics this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the applied linguistics program here. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $25,921. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Idaho landed the #7 spot for applied linguistics value this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $43,246. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.

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West Virginia University landed the #8 spot for applied linguistics value this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $20,916. Applied Linguistics graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $32,684 early in their careers. Set against $20,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value applied linguistics schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $25,479. Applied Linguistics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $46,561 early in their careers. Set against $25,479 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.

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University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #10 among the best values for applied linguistics. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public school located in the city of Anchorage. In-state tuition and fees average $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $21,787. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from University Of Alaska Anchorage generally make around $59,053. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Arizona ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value applied linguistics schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #12 among the best values for applied linguistics. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Applied Linguistics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Missouri State University Springfield placed #13 among the best values for applied linguistics. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Applied Linguistics graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $29,830 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #14 for value in applied linguistics this year. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,035, while out-of-state students pay about $46,923. Students borrow a median of $17,491 to complete the applied linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $21,793. That is a strong return on a $17,491 median debt. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Massachusetts Boston earned the #15 position for value in applied linguistics this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $59,206. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #16 for value in applied linguistics 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. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Ohio University Main Campus placed #17 among the best values for applied linguistics. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Set against $24,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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University Of Oregon earned the #18 position for value in applied linguistics this year. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $23,187. Applied Linguistics graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $23,615 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #19 position for value in applied linguistics this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Applied Linguistics graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $89,327. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.

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