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2026 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Iowa

[Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/linguistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong linguistics education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for linguistics students.

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• Best Value Linguistics Schools in Iowa

2026 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Iowa

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the linguistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Linguistics Schools

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

$10,787 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,793 Avg Student Debt

$63,386 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Iowa State University the best value for a degree in linguistics in Iowa. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $24,793 to complete the linguistics program here. Linguistics graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $25,065 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,793 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

$11,283 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$64,762 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Iowa is a great value for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the linguistics program here. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.