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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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 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 tops our 2027 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools in Texas. University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $9,595, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. Students borrow a median of $12,633 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $27,138 early in their careers. Set against $12,633 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Austin Community College District earned it the #3 place for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $14,125. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. Set against $14,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Houston Downtown is a great value for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $7,582 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown generally make around $34,003. That is a strong return on a $23,925 median debt. University Of Houston Downtown admits about 90% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #5 on our 2027 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, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $21,507 in student loans. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $49,955. Set against $21,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #6 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,607, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earn a median of $60,503 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin admits about 95% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #7 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. 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. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $30,505. Set against $16,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Houston came in at #8 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. 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. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Texas ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Students borrow a median of $20,666 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $24,880 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #10 among the best values for spanish language & literature. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $22,133 in student loans. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $35,781 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,133 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Texas Tech University came in at #11 for value in spanish language & literature this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the spanish language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $25,814. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #12 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for spanish language & literature graduates is $19,241. Early-career spanish language & literature graduates make about $34,929. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.
Texas Christian University placed #13 among the best values for spanish language & literature. 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. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. Set against $22,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 44%.
Southern Methodist University earned the #14 position for value in spanish language & literature this year. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. 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 landed the #15 spot for spanish language & literature value this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Spanish Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $26,228 in student loans. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $34,649 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,228 median debt. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.
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