2026 Best Value Classical Languages Literature Doctoral Degree Schools

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Classical Languages Literature ranking in the United States. Florida State University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $19,633 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,675 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,633 median debt. Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 24%. Read the full report on Florida State University

#3

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

Out of the 110 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #3 spot. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $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. University Of Wisconsin Madison alumni report median earnings of $73,792 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report

#4

University Of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

A rank of #4 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $16,097. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,511. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%. Read more about University Of California Los Angeles

#5

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Florida earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. University Of Florida has an acceptance rate of 24%. Read more about University Of Florida

#9

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $23,258. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $102,491. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#12

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. University Of Iowa Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,762. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#17

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $20,542. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington

#18

University At Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University At Buffalo placed #18 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. University At Buffalo Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $22,232 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $70,814. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%. Get the full University At Buffalo report

#19

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #19 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $19,137. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor alumni report median earnings of $83,648 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 16%. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#10

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus placed #10 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio University Main Campus report

#11

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report

#12

Wabash College

Wabash College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. See the full Wabash College profile

#13

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University

#14

University Of Miami

University Of Miami ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. Read more about University Of Miami

#15

Loyola University Baltimore

Loyola University Baltimore placed #15 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Loyola University Baltimore

#16

Montclair State University

Montclair State University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Montclair State University report

#17

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley placed #17 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on University Of California Berkeley

#18

Marshall University

Marshall University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Marshall University

#19

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus placed #19 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Ohio University Zanesville Campus

#20

Lee University

Lee University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lee University profile

#21

Wheaton College Massachusetts

Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on Wheaton College Massachusetts

#22

Southwestern University

Southwestern University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Southwestern University

#23

Hofstra University

Hofstra University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Hofstra University profile

#24

St Olaf College

St Olaf College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on St Olaf College

#25

Trinity University

Trinity University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full Trinity University profile

#26

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans placed #26 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Loyola University New Orleans

#27

Xavier University

Xavier University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Xavier University profile

#28

Ohio University Eastern Campus

Ohio University Eastern Campus landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Eastern Campus profile

#29

Hampden Sydney College

Hampden Sydney College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on Hampden Sydney College

#30

University Of Scranton

University Of Scranton came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Scranton profile

#31

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Western Michigan University report

#32

Villanova University

Villanova University offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Villanova University profile

#33

Denison University

Denison University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on Denison University

#34

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. More on Catholic University Of America

#35

Saint Norbert College

Saint Norbert College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. More on Saint Norbert College

#36

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Vermont profile

#37

Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University placed #37 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Johns University

#38

Minot State University

Minot State University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Minot State University

#39

Arizona State University

Arizona State University placed #39 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Arizona State University

#40

Millsaps College

Millsaps College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Millsaps College

#41

Eckerd College

Eckerd College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Eckerd College

#42

Randolph Macon College

Randolph Macon College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. See the full Randolph Macon College profile

#43

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#44

Cuny City College

Cuny City College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuny City College

#45

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University placed #45 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio Wesleyan University report

#46

Oberlin College

Oberlin College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools. More on Oberlin College

#47

Asbury University

Asbury University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Asbury University

#48

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Ohio University Lancaster Campus placed #48 among the best-value Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio University Lancaster Campus report

#49

Houston Baptist University

Houston Baptist University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Houston Baptist University

#50

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Swarthmore College profile