2026 Best Value Classical Languages Literature Schools
Looking for the best-value Classical Languages Literature programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 110 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Classical Languages Literature Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Brigham Young University Provo this year in the United States. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Median earnings reach $75,790 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Liberty University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,813. That is a strong return on a $27,414 median debt. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants. Read more about Liberty University
You'll get strong value at Florida State University, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Florida State University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $19,633 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,675. That is a strong return on a $19,633 median debt. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants. Read more about Florida State University
Western Michigan University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $27,981. Median earnings reach $53,562 ten years out. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Western Michigan University profile
Villanova University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $26,184. Villanova University alumni report median earnings of $100,423 a decade after entry. Set against $26,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Villanova University report
University Of California Los Angeles landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. University Of California Los Angeles alumni report median earnings of $82,511 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. University Of California Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 9%. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile
University Of Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $17,669. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,588. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Montclair State University placed #15 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Set in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. Median earnings reach $61,415 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,286 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on Montclair State University
University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,792. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Cuny Hunter College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. This public school is set in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $11,091. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,163. That is a strong return on a $11,091 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. More on Cuny Hunter College
University Of California Berkeley placed #28 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. This public school is set in Berkeley, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $14,238. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $92,446. Set against $14,238 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of Delaware ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. This public school is set in Newark, DE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. University Of Delaware Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $24,861 in debt. Median earnings reach $72,950 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,861 median debt. University Of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 71%. See the full University Of Delaware profile
University Of Notre Dame came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $19,891. Median earnings reach $99,980 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Miami University Oxford ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Set in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,076. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Miami University Oxford admits about 75% of applicants. Get the full Miami University Oxford report
Boise State University placed #40 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Set in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,311. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,658. That is a strong return on a $24,311 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. See the full Boise State University profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #41 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Columbia University In The City Of New York alumni report median earnings of $102,491 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Arizona State University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $21,842. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. See the full Arizona State University profile
University Of Iowa landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,762. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84%. See the full University Of Iowa profile
Colgate University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamilton, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,306. Colgate University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $16,286 in debt. Colgate University alumni report median earnings of $85,139 a decade after entry. Set against $16,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colgate University admits about 14% of applicants. See the full Colgate University profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Median earnings reach $78,466 ten years out. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Denison University offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Based in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,000. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $25,360. Median earnings reach $67,753 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,360 median debt. Roughly 17% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Denison University
Wake Forest University placed #59 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,642. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,158 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 22%. Read more about Wake Forest University
Augustana College Illinois offered strong value this year, earning the #62 position. Based in Rock Island, IL, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,598. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $26,764. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Augustana College Illinois has an acceptance rate of 63%. See the full Augustana College Illinois profile
Tufts University ranked #65 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $17,074. Median earnings reach $83,214 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. More on Tufts University
Suny At Binghamton landed the #66 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Vestal, NY, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Median earnings reach $80,596 ten years out. Set against $20,691 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted. See the full Suny At Binghamton profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Classical Languages Literature Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of Kentucky ranked #67 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,094. University Of Kentucky alumni report median earnings of $59,025 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Depauw University placed #71 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greencastle, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,070. Students borrow a median of $26,174 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Median earnings reach $70,527 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,174 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%. Get the full Depauw University report
Indiana University Bloomington placed #72 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Median earnings reach $63,742 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Richmond offered strong value this year, earning the #82 position. University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit school based in University of Richmond, VA. Students from in state pay about $65,230 in tuition and fees. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $21,634. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $76,178. Set against $21,634 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 22%. Read the full report on University Of Richmond
University At Buffalo landed the #82 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. University At Buffalo Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $22,232 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $70,814 ten years after entry. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants. Get the full University At Buffalo report
Providence College ranked #87 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Located in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $63,550 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,833 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $87,054 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants. Get the full Providence College report
Loyola University Chicago ranked #90 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Set in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Loyola University Chicago Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. Loyola University Chicago alumni report median earnings of $71,530 a decade after entry. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Loyola University Chicago report
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #95 in this year's value ranking. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,648. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #96 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $26,236. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Boston
St Olaf College came in at #96 in this year's value ranking. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,760. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $24,507. Median earnings reach $65,543 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%. Read the full report on St Olaf College
Boston University ranked #99 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $25,232. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,238. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Boston University
Smith College ranked #100 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Based in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,178. Graduates carry a median of $18,941 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,027 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Smith College admits about 21% of applicants. See the full Smith College profile
Mount Holyoke College came in at #101 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in South Hadley, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,018. Graduates carry a median of $22,041 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,418. Set against $22,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Mount Holyoke College report
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #106 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. Graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Median earnings reach $63,268 ten years out. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana
Hofstra University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hofstra University report
College Of Saint Benedict ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on College Of Saint Benedict
Monmouth College
Monmouth College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Monmouth College
Lee University
Lee University placed #43 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Lee University
Catholic University Of America came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Ohio University Zanesville Campus ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. More on Ohio University Zanesville Campus
Ohio University Lancaster Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Ohio University Lancaster Campus
Wright State University Main Campus landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wright State University Main Campus
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Marshall University placed #49 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Marshall University report
Samford University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on Samford University
Best Value Classical Languages Literature Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Classical Languages Literature Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 110 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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