2026 Best Value Foreign Languages Other Schools
Looking for the best-value Foreign Languages Other programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 66 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Foreign Languages Other Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Foreign Languages Other programs schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public school based in Stevens Point, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $18,248. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete their Foreign Languages Other program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,021. Set against $24,161 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point has an acceptance rate of 92%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point report
Southern Oregon University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Foreign Languages Other ranking in the United States. Set in Ashland, OR, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,762, while out-of-state students pay about $31,887. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $24,951. Median earnings reach $49,175 ten years out. Set against $24,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Oregon University admits about 89% of applicants. See the full Southern Oregon University profile
Clemson University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Foreign Languages Other ranking in the United States. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $22,715. Median earnings reach $71,513 ten years out. Set against $22,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University has an acceptance rate of 38%. Get the full Clemson University report
Out of the 66 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Delaware landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Newark, DE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $24,861. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,950. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #5 on this year's best-value Foreign Languages Other ranking in the United States. Based in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $23,730. Median earnings reach $53,390 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,730 median debt. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. University Of California Santa Barbara Foreign Languages Other students take on a median of $15,501 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,915. Set against $15,501 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Santa Barbara has an acceptance rate of 33%. More on University Of California Santa Barbara
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. University Of California Los Angeles Foreign Languages Other students take on a median of $16,097 in debt. Median earnings reach $82,511 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of West Georgia placed #8 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. Based in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $26,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,587. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%. See the full University Of West Georgia profile
University Of Arkansas landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. The median Foreign Languages Other program debt is $24,019. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,191. Set against $24,019 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants. More on University Of Arkansas
University Of California Berkeley ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Foreign Languages Other program here. University Of California Berkeley alumni report median earnings of $92,446 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #11 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte Foreign Languages Other students take on a median of $24,673 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,289. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%. More on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete their Foreign Languages Other program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Arizona State University report
California State University San Bernardino ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Located in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,088, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. The median Foreign Languages Other program debt is $15,149. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University San Bernardino has an acceptance rate of 94%. More on California State University San Bernardino
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical Foreign Languages Other student debt is $16,481. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Wayne State University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. The median Foreign Languages Other program debt is $23,537. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,493 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,537 median debt. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Wayne State University report
University Of Hawaii At Manoa offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $20,577 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,624. That is a strong return on a $20,577 median debt. University Of Hawaii At Manoa admits about 87% of applicants. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston
Everett Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Everett Community College
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #19 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Georgia Southern University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Georgia Southern University profile
Victor Valley College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Victor Valley College profile
Georgia State University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Georgia State University report
Clark University
Clark University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Clark University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
Cuny Queens College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. See the full Cuny Queens College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Foreign Languages Other Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Augusta University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Get the full Augusta University report
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Elmhurst College report
Miami University Oxford landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Miami University Oxford
University Of California Riverside landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of California Riverside profile
University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Maryland University College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Maryland University College
Alfred University placed #32 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. Read the full report on Alfred University
Bellevue College
Bellevue College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Bellevue College report
Indiana State University placed #34 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. See the full Indiana State University profile
Webster University placed #35 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. Read the full report on Webster University
New York University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Read more about New York University
Dartmouth College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. See the full Dartmouth College profile
Tulsa Community College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Tulsa Community College report
Andrews University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Andrews University
College Of Southern Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about College Of Southern Idaho
Framingham State University placed #41 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. More on Framingham State University
Suny At Purchase College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Suny At Purchase College
Boise State University placed #43 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. Read the full report on Boise State University
Northwest State Community College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Northwest State Community College
Dodge City Community College placed #45 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. Read more about Dodge City Community College
Portland State University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Portland State University
Hampden Sydney College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Hampden Sydney College
Murray State University placed #48 among the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools in the United States. More on Murray State University
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Glendale Community College Glendale Ca
Bennington College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Foreign Languages Other schools. Get the full Bennington College report
Best Value Foreign Languages Other Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Foreign Languages Other Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 66 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).