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2027 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges in the United States
$21,097 Avg Student Debt
$55,389 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 8 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 Minnesota

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

Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

For return on investment in foreign languages & linguistics, no school beat Century College this year. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $21,332. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in foreign languages & linguistics will find it at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,326. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $17,650 in student loans. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $38,179. That is a strong return on a $17,650 median debt.

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A rank of #3 makes Minnesota State Community And Technical College one of the best values for foreign languages & linguistics. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,908. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $18,197 in student loans. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $42,972. That is a strong return on a $18,197 median debt.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates carry a median of $19,863 in student loans. Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $30,765 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,863 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Students looking for strong value in foreign languages & linguistics will find it at Winona State University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $20,017. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $41,866. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value foreign languages & linguistics schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $20,865. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $37,845. Set against $20,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #7 for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Students borrow a median of $24,657 to complete the foreign languages & linguistics program here. Early-career foreign languages & linguistics graduates make about $31,174. Set against $24,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #8 position for value in foreign languages & linguistics this year. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for foreign languages & linguistics graduates is $26,197. Soon after graduation, foreign languages & linguistics degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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