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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong portuguese education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among portuguese schools in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Portuguese graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Early-career portuguese graduates make about $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value portuguese schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Typical student debt for portuguese graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $30,242. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in portuguese, landing the #3 spot this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $13,219 to complete the portuguese program here. Soon after graduation, portuguese degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $40,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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