2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Iowa
[Foreign Languages & Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong foreign languages & linguistics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for foreign languages & linguistics students.
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2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Iowa
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in foreign languages & linguistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools
Eastern Iowa Community College District tops our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,848, compared with $6,456 for out-of-state students. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $15,995 in student loans. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Eastern Iowa Community College District earn a median of $41,510 early in their careers. Set against $15,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Iowa State University earned it the #2 place for foreign languages & linguistics. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $24,070 in student loans. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $33,486 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
University Of Iowa came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,717 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $28,746 early in their careers. Set against $24,717 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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