2027 Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region
[Applied Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/applied-linguistics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied linguistics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied linguistics students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied linguistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Linguistics Schools
New Mexico State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among applied linguistics schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $19,125. Soon after graduation, applied linguistics degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $27,720. Set against $19,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the best values for applied linguistics. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Applied Linguistics graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $54,201 early in their careers. Set against $23,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied linguistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for applied linguistics graduates is $21,861. Early-career applied linguistics graduates make about $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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