2026 Best Value Literature Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

For return on investment, no school beat Stony Brook University this year in the United States. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete their Literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,502 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Stony Brook University

#2

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #2 on this year's best-value Literature ranking in the United States. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Literature students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,198 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #3 makes Harvard University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Harvard University Literature students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Median earnings reach $101,817 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%. See the full Harvard University profile

#4

Calvin College

A rank of #4 makes Calvin College one of the best values in the United States. More on Calvin College

#5

La Salle University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at La Salle University earned it the #5 place in the United States. See the full La Salle University profile

#6

Villanova University

Villanova University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. See the full Villanova University profile

#7

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Scottsdale Community College report

#8

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany placed #8 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny At Albany

#9

George Washington University

George Washington University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about George Washington University

#10

Bradley University

Bradley University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bradley University

#11

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#12

Clarkson University

Clarkson University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Clarkson University

#13

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Eastern Michigan University

#14

Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Nassau Community College report

#15

Cornell College

Cornell College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cornell College profile

#16

Boise State University

Boise State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Boise State University

#17

Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. Read the full report on Illinois Wesleyan University

#18

Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University placed #18 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Dakota Wesleyan University

#19

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Florida Southern College

#20

Suny Westchester Community College

Suny Westchester Community College placed #20 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Suny Westchester Community College report

#21

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania

#22

Gannon University

Gannon University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. More on Gannon University

#23

Davidson College

Davidson College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Davidson College

#24

Pace University New York

Pace University New York offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Pace University New York

#25

Simmons College

Simmons College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. Get the full Simmons College report

#26

Carroll College

Carroll College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Carroll College

#27

Pacific University

Pacific University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Pacific University profile

#28

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Miami University Oxford report

#29

Michigan State University

Michigan State University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Michigan State University

#30

Excelsior College

Excelsior College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Excelsior College

#31

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South placed #31 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Sewanee The University Of The South

#32

George Mason University

George Mason University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on George Mason University

#33

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

#34

New York University

New York University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on New York University

#35

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California San Diego

#36

New Mexico State University Dona Ana

New Mexico State University Dona Ana landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full New Mexico State University Dona Ana profile

#37

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile

#38

Rocky Mountain College

Rocky Mountain College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Rocky Mountain College

#39

George Fox University

George Fox University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on George Fox University

#40

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Stevens Institute Of Technology profile

#41

Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Tyler Junior College report

#42

Bennington College

Bennington College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. Read more about Bennington College

#43

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato placed #43 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. More on Minnesota State University Mankato

#44

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about University Of Central Oklahoma

#45

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University

#46

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Literature schools. Read the full report on Ave Maria University

#47

Capital Community College

Capital Community College placed #47 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. More on Capital Community College

#48

Bard College At Simons Rock

Bard College At Simons Rock placed #48 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. See the full Bard College At Simons Rock profile

#49

Piedmont College

Piedmont College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Piedmont College

#50

East Carolina University

East Carolina University placed #50 among the best-value Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on East Carolina University