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2027 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Illinois

5 Colleges in the United States
$20,362 Avg Student Debt
$75,828 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Linguistics Badge [Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/linguistics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for linguistics students.

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2027 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Illinois

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

Best Value Linguistics Schools

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Leading the list is Southern Illinois University Carbondale, our #1 best value for linguistics in Illinois. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,334 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for linguistics graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale generally make around $25,921. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value linguistics schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $25,921. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.

3

Students looking for strong value in linguistics will find it at University Of Chicago, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Linguistics graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Benedictine University earned it the #4 place for linguistics. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,648. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete the linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Northwestern University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value linguistics schools. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the linguistics program here. Linguistics graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $78,551 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern University admits about 8% 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.

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