by our College Data Analytics Team
[Foreign Languages & Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong foreign languages & linguistics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in foreign languages & linguistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in foreign languages & linguistics, no school beat College Of Western Idaho this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,446, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $12,497. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $40,963.
Idaho State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $38,054. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in foreign languages & linguistics will find it at University Of Idaho, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $16,835 in student loans. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $36,200. That is a strong return on a $16,835 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in foreign languages & linguistics will find it at Boise State University, which ranked #4. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $24,098. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $31,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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