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[Spanish Language & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/spanish-language-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong spanish language & literature education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 82 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for spanish language & literature students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in spanish language & literature, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of North Texas At Dallas earned the #1 spot for value among spanish language & literature schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,595 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. University Of North Texas At Dallas admits about 84% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in spanish language & literature will find it at Austin Community College District, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $14,125. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $30,111. Set against $14,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M International University earned it the #3 place for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,894, while out-of-state students pay about $19,454. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $42,029 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,095 median debt. Texas A And M International University admits about 44% of applicants.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,607, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $20,052. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place for spanish language & literature. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $19,026. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $41,860. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #6 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $12,633. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $27,138. Set against $12,633 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $21,507 in student loans. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $49,955. Set against $21,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Houston ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Arizona State University earned the #9 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $21,534. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $42,436 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Texas placed #10 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,666 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $24,880. That is a strong return on a $20,666 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Northern Arizona University landed the #11 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $33,901. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $16,797. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $30,505. That is a strong return on a $16,797 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona came in at #13 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $16,725 in student loans. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $34,484. That is a strong return on a $16,725 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #14 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $20,405. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $58,084 early in their careers. Set against $20,405 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #15 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Students borrow a median of $22,133 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $35,781 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Students borrow a median of $15,187 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $32,236. Set against $15,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #17 among the best values for spanish language & literature. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $19,241 in student loans. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $34,929. Set against $19,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
Texas Tech University landed the #18 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $19,750. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $25,814. Set against $19,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Christian University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,740. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 44%.
Southern Methodist University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $19,730. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $57,858. That is a strong return on a $19,730 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University earned the #21 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Students borrow a median of $26,228 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $34,649. Set against $26,228 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 51%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 82 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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