by our College Data Analytics Team
[Portuguese](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/portuguese/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for portuguese students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the portuguese degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for portuguese in Ohio. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $22,746. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $58,088. Set against $22,746 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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