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2027 Best Value Language Translation Schools in New York

6 Colleges in the United States
$16,371 Avg Student Debt
$67,302 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Language Translation Badge [Language Translation](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/language-interpretation-translation/) 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 6 schools to find the best return on investment for language translation students.

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2027 Best Value Language Translation Schools in New York

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the language translation degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Language Translation Schools

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #1 spot for value among language translation schools in New York. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete the language translation program here. Early-career language translation graduates make about $51,372. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earned it the #2 place for language translation. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,470, with out-of-state students paying around $15,420. Students borrow a median of $12,678 to complete the language translation program here. Early-career language translation graduates make about $43,545. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in language translation will find it at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,170, with out-of-state students paying around $8,050. Students borrow a median of $8,794 to complete the language translation program here. Early-career language translation graduates make about $30,111. Set against $8,794 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #4 makes Suny At Binghamton one of the best values for language translation. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Language Translation graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Language Translation graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $26,353 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in language translation will find it at University Of Rochester, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Language Translation graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Early-career language translation graduates make about $60,865. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #6 for value in language translation this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Typical student debt for language translation graduates is $21,897. Early-career language translation graduates make about $64,516. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. New York University admits about 9% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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