2026 Best Value Germanic Languages Literature Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Germanic Languages Literature master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 329 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 reviewed schools to compile 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 Germanic Languages Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat University Of Missouri Columbia this year in the United States. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,403. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
You'll get strong value at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Austin, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Germanic Languages Literature program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
A rank of #4 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the best values in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. The median Germanic Languages Literature program debt is $14,238. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of California Berkeley
California State University Long Beach came in at #5 on this year's best-value Germanic Languages Literature ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Long Beach, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. The median Germanic Languages Literature program debt is $15,671. Median earnings reach $64,403 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Germanic Languages Literature students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $80,838 ten years after entry. Set against $14,404 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of California Davis
Florida State University placed #7 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. Florida State University alumni report median earnings of $61,675 a decade after entry. Set against $20,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 24%. Read more about Florida State University
The University Of Tennessee offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. The median Germanic Languages Literature program debt is $22,859. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,249. Set against $22,859 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
University Of Georgia came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. University Of Georgia alumni report median earnings of $68,726 a decade after entry. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #11 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 Germanic Languages Literature program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 39%. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
University Of California Irvine placed #12 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Based in Irvine, CA, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. University Of California Irvine alumni report median earnings of $80,735 a decade after entry. Set against $16,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants. More on University Of California Irvine
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Set 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. Columbia University In The City Of New York Germanic Languages Literature students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York alumni report median earnings of $102,491 a decade after entry. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. University Of Arizona Germanic Languages Literature students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. University Of Arizona alumni report median earnings of $59,979 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. More on University Of Arizona
Michigan State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Germanic Languages Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,253 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. See the full Michigan State University profile
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Median earnings reach $59,025 ten years out. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Georgetown University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Germanic Languages Literature program here. Median earnings reach $103,494 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. The acceptance rate is 13%. Get the full Georgetown University report
University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete their Germanic Languages Literature program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,792. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #20 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. The median Germanic Languages Literature program debt is $22,053. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,409 ten years after entry. Set against $22,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Oregon ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Typical Germanic Languages Literature student debt is $22,034. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,324. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Oregon
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #23 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,631. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Wayne State University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. The median Germanic Languages Literature program debt is $26,689. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,493 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University has an acceptance rate of 81%. More on Wayne State University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Graduates carry a median of $18,602 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $83,648. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
University Of Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $69,324. Typical Germanic Languages Literature student debt is $15,854. University Of Chicago alumni report median earnings of $91,885 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants. See the full University Of Chicago profile
Middlebury College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Middlebury, VT. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,600. Middlebury College Germanic Languages Literature students take on a median of $15,948 in debt. Median earnings reach $76,310 ten years out. Set against $15,948 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Middlebury College report
University At Buffalo placed #25 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about University At Buffalo
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Germanic Languages Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Bemidji State University placed #26 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Bemidji State University
Catholic University Of America ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Get the full Catholic University Of America report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Lawrence University placed #29 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. See the full Lawrence University profile
Northern State University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northern State University
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. More on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
Suny At Binghamton placed #32 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report
Wake Forest University placed #33 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Wake Forest University
North Dakota State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Berry College
Berry College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Berry College report
Dordt College
Dordt College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on Dordt College
Furman University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Furman University
Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #38 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Nebraska Wesleyan University
Minot State University placed #39 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Minot State University
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
San Diego State University placed #41 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about San Diego State University
University Of Puget Sound ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Read more about University Of Puget Sound
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Illinois State University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Illinois State University report
Carnegie Mellon University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Barnard College
Barnard College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Barnard College
Lenoir Rhyne University placed #47 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Lenoir Rhyne University report
Eastern Michigan University placed #48 among the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
Knox College
Knox College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Germanic Languages Literature schools. Get the full Knox College report
San Diego Mesa College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. See the full San Diego Mesa College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 329 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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