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2023 Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

546 Colleges
$14,227 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,153 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General English Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

General English Literature is the #26 most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 546 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for English students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for English majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in General English Literature

Our analysis found University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez to be the best value school for general English literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the city of Mayaguez, UPR Mayaguez is a public college with a large student population.

UPR Mayaguez undergraduate students pay an average of $4,840 in tuition and fees each year. On average, English graduates from UPR Mayaguez take out $7,138 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 546 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per year. English majors at BYU - I take out an average of $14,437 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general English literature schools in the United States. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,935.

In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from BYU carry an average student debtload of $14,109.

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#5

National University

La Jolla, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at National University are $13,320 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at National University accumulate an average of around $27,302 in student debt.

National University also claimed a spot on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full General English Literature at National University Report

University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debtload of $44,089.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UOPX - Arizona also is in the top 20% of our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full General English Literature at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

With a ranking of #7, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $135.

Full General English Literature at Western Carolina University Report

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 per year. English majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $25,272 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $235, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASU - Skysong also is in the top 10% of our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. The average amount in student loans that English majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,301.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, UMGC also did well on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $13,392 per year.

Full General English Literature at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

#11

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #11, Metropolitan State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. English majors at Metro State take out an average of $27,711 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the distant town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Platteville are $16,483 a year.

UW - Platteville also claimed a spot on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Platteville Report

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year.

Full General English Literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $17,149 per year. The average amount in student loans that English majors at UW - Eau Claire take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,480.

In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Eau Claire is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

Full General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at SRU accumulate an average of around $23,927 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - River Falls are $15,661 a year.

UW - River Falls also claimed a spot on our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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Western Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year.

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With a ranking of #18, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hamilton.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $16,943 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Miami University - Hamilton also is in the top 20% of our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full General English Literature at Miami University - Hamilton Report

#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UND are $15,037 a year.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 a year. English majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $24,217 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of around $20,895 in student debt.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - La Crosse also is in the top 10% of our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report

Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,628 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from GVSU carry an average student debtload of $27,555. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $311, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Houston, UH Clear Lake is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Clear Lake are $20,994 a year. On average, English graduates from UH Clear Lake take out $23,849 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. UW - Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UW - Whitewater accumulate an average of around $26,740 in student debt.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Whitewater also is in the top 20% of our Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools

#27

Winona State University

Winona, MN
#30

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, OH
#32

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#33

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX
#35

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA
#38

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD
#40

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
#41

Athens State University

Athens, AL
#43

Kean University

Union, NJ
#44

University of Houston

Houston, TX
#45

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
#48

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA
#48

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 546 different United States general English literature schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
53 Union University Jackson, TN
54 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
55 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
56 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
57 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
58 Hunter College New York, NY
59 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
59 Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX
59 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
59 Iowa State University Ames, IA
63 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
63 Towson University Towson, MD
65 Lehman College Bronx, NY
66 Augusta University Augusta, GA
67 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
67 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
69 Baruch College New York, NY
69 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
69 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
72 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
72 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
74 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
74 Framingham State University Framingham, MA
74 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
77 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
78 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
79 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
79 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA
81 St. Mary’s University San Antonio, TX
81 Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
81 Illinois State University Normal, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for General English Literature students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
84 University of North Texas Denton, TX
84 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
86 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA
86 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
88 Stockton University Galloway, NJ
88 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
90 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
91 Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA
92 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
93 Florida International University Miami, FL
93 University of Minnesota - Morris Morris, MN
95 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
96 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
97 University of Wisconsin - Parkside Kenosha, WI
98 Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN
98 SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY
98 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
101 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
102 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
103 The City College of New York New York, NY
103 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
105 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX
106 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
107 Texas A&M University - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
108 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
108 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO

General English Literature by Region

View the Best Value General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general English literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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 the rest 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.

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