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2027 Best Value French Language & Literature Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,714 Avg Student Debt
$61,956 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value French Language & Literature Badge [French Language & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/french-language-literature/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for french language & literature students.

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2027 Best Value French Language & Literature Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the french language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value French Language & Literature Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best value for a degree in french language & literature in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. French Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $31,622. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #2 place for french language & literature. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. French Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. French Language & Literature graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great value for students pursuing a degree in french language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $21,000. Early-career french language & literature graduates make about $38,478. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of North Dakota one of the best values for french language & literature. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. French Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $25,110 in student loans. French Language & Literature graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,110 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for strong value in french language & literature will find it at University Of Kansas, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $23,608. Early-career french language & literature graduates make about $56,289. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Iowa State University came in at #6 for value in french language & literature this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $23,748. Early-career french language & literature graduates make about $54,204. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value french language & literature schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $24,657. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $31,174. That is a strong return on a $24,657 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #8 for value in french language & literature this year. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete the french language & literature program here. French Language & Literature graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #9 for value in french language & literature this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Students borrow a median of $23,702 to complete the french language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $28,746. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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