by our College Data Analytics Team
[Modern Language Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/modern-language-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong modern language education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for modern language education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the modern language education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Wayne State College, our #1 best value for modern language education in Nebraska. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Students borrow a median of $25,957 to complete the modern language education program here. Early-career modern language education graduates make about $46,646. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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