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2027 Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Iowa

[Linguistics & Comparative Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/) 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 2 schools to find the best return on investment for linguistics & comparative literature students.

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• Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Iowa

2027 Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Iowa

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

Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

$10,787 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,793 Avg Student Debt

$63,386 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in linguistics & comparative literature, no school beat Iowa State University this year. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates carry a median of $24,793 in student loans. Early-career linguistics & comparative literature graduates make about $25,065. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

$11,283 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$64,762 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in linguistics & comparative literature will find it at University Of Iowa, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for linguistics & comparative literature graduates is $27,000. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.