by our College Data Analytics Team
[Portuguese](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/portuguese/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong portuguese education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value portuguese schools.
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Where you study portuguese affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Portuguese Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in portuguese, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Cuny Queens College the best value for a degree in portuguese in the United States. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,538 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $12,157. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $41,847. That is a strong return on a $12,157 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value portuguese schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Students looking for strong value in portuguese will find it at Utah Valley University, which ranked #3. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $51,242. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #4 place for portuguese. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $14,752 to complete the portuguese program here. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $26,966. Set against $14,752 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for portuguese. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $17,677. Portuguese graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $66,254 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #6 for value in portuguese this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $21,800 in student loans. Portuguese graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $57,461 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,800 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Vanderbilt University came in at #7 for value in portuguese this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $12,000. Portuguese graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
Utah State University landed the #8 spot for portuguese value this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $20,500. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $30,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #9 position for value in portuguese this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $13,219 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $40,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Florida International University came in at #10 for value in portuguese this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Students borrow a median of $30,945 to complete the portuguese program here. Portuguese graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,517 early in their careers. Set against $30,945 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #11 spot for portuguese value this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $16,261 in student loans. Portuguese graduates of University Of California Santa Barbara earn a median of $35,635 early in their careers. Set against $16,261 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Santa Barbara admits about 33% of applicants.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned the #12 position for value in portuguese this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $15,187 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $49,983. Set against $15,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #13 spot for portuguese value this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $14,000. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $33,307. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value portuguese schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the portuguese program here. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $35,720. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #15 among the best values for portuguese. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $22,746 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $58,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #16 spot for portuguese value this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,241 to complete the portuguese program here. Portuguese graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $34,929 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,241 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value portuguese schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $20,250. Portuguese graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University placed #18 among the best values for portuguese. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,098 to complete the portuguese program here. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $49,059. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #19 position for value in portuguese this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $53,666. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
University Of Iowa landed the #20 spot for portuguese value this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,702 to complete the portuguese program here. Portuguese graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,702 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Georgetown University landed the #21 spot for portuguese value this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.
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