by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value spanish language & literature schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the spanish language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of North Texas At Dallas the best value for a degree in spanish language & literature in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,595 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. University Of North Texas At Dallas admits about 84% of applicants.
The University Of Texas Pan American is a great value for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #2 spot 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, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $12,633 in student loans. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $27,138. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Central New Mexico Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt.
Tulsa Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Students borrow a median of $15,789 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Austin Community College District earned it the #5 place for spanish language & literature. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Students borrow a median of $14,125 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Houston Downtown earned the #6 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, while out-of-state students pay about $17,434. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $34,003. Set against $23,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Houston Downtown admits about 90% of applicants.
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #7 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $19,026. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #8 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $21,507. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,507 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #9 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,607, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. 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.
Northern Arizona University placed #10 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $20,000. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $33,901 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #11 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $16,797. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $30,505 early in their careers. Set against $16,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Houston came in at #12 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $18,750. 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. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Arizona State University landed the #13 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,534 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $42,436. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #14 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $20,405 in student loans. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $58,084. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #15 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $15,187. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $32,236 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Texas came in at #16 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $20,666. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $24,880 early in their careers. Set against $20,666 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $16,725 in student loans. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $34,484. Set against $16,725 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #18 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #19 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $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. That is a strong return on a $19,241 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Tech University earned the #20 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $25,814. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Christian University earned the #21 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. 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. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $60,035. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Methodist University landed the #22 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,040. Students borrow a median of $19,730 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $57,858. Set against $19,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.
Baylor University earned the #23 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $26,228. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $34,649. Set against $26,228 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
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