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2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Georgia

10 Colleges in the United States
$25,667 Avg Student Debt
$59,413 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Badge [Foreign Languages & Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for foreign languages & linguistics students.

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2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Georgia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the foreign languages & linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

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Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best value for a degree in foreign languages & linguistics in Georgia. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $83,560 early in their careers. Set against $24,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Georgia one of the best values for foreign languages & linguistics. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $24,315. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from University Of North Georgia generally make around $32,521. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Georgia admits about 68% of applicants.

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Valdosta State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $28,661. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $37,692. That is a strong return on a $28,661 median debt. Valdosta State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $56,168. That is a strong return on a $25,745 median debt. Augusta University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in foreign languages & linguistics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $22,655. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $31,194 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,655 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #6 for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $53,824 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia State University earned the #7 position for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Students borrow a median of $27,389 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $21,146. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia Southern University earned the #8 position for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $26,120. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $27,644 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Georgia College And State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,186 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,512. Students borrow a median of $24,412 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $51,197. Set against $24,412 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia College And State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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Mercer University came in at #10 for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,565. Students borrow a median of $26,049 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $26,952. Set against $26,049 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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