2026 Best Other English Language Literature Schools
Looking for the best Other English Language Literature programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 78 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other English Language Literature Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best Other English Language Literature school in the United States. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $10,492. See the full Stanford University profile
University Of Iowa came in at #2 on this year's Other English Language Literature ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,386 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. Get the full University Of Iowa report
You'll be in good company at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #3 this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #6 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Graduates carry a median of $22,574 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Boston University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $25,232. Get the full Boston University report
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Rowan University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $24,950 in debt. See the full Rowan University profile
University Of California San Diego placed #9 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $19,281. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
Suffolk University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Boston, MA, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $47,550 in tuition and fees. Suffolk University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Get the full Suffolk University report
Bennington College did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bennington, VT. Bennington College posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,262. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $26,815. Get the full Bennington College report
New York University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. See the full New York University profile
Stony Brook University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Stony Brook University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $20,537 in debt. More on Stony Brook University
Eastern University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Davids, PA. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $28,584. Read the full report on Eastern University
Old Dominion University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $26,001. More on Old Dominion University
Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $25,500. More on Ohio University Main Campus
University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #18 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $21,331. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Kent State University At Kent landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $25,174. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Beloit College placed #20 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Beloit, WI. Beloit College graduates 71% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,886. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $25,998. Read more about Beloit College
Worcester State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Worcester State University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $24,451 in debt. Get the full Worcester State University report
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. New Mexico State University Main Campus Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $19,026 in debt. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Main Campus
Loyola University New Orleans ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Based in New Orleans, LA, Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University New Orleans posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $49,440 in tuition and fees. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $26,606. Read more about Loyola University New Orleans
Southeast Missouri State University placed #25 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cape Girardeau, MO. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Southeast Missouri State University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $23,289 in debt. Read more about Southeast Missouri State University
North Carolina A And T State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Set in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. Get the full North Carolina A And T State University report
Western Kentucky University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. This public school is set in Bowling Green, KY. Western Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $24,499. See the full Western Kentucky University profile
Hollins University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Hollins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Roanoke, VA. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $43,560. Hollins University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Hollins University
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #25 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other English Language Literature Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Duquesne University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. More on Duquesne University
Dakota State University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Dakota State University report
Ohio University Zanesville Campus did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus profile
Mohawk Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Mohawk Valley Community College
Bard College
Bard College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bard College report
Southeastern University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Southeastern University profile
Passaic County Community College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Passaic County Community College report
Patrick Henry College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Patrick Henry College
Valparaiso University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. More on Valparaiso University
Drexel University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Drexel University report
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus placed #36 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
University Of California Santa Cruz landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Cruz
Virginia Union University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full Virginia Union University profile
Las Positas College did well this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Las Positas College profile
Otterbein University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Otterbein University report
Mt San Antonio College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about Mt San Antonio College
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Suny At Albany profile
Earlham College
Earlham College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Earlham College report
Evangel University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Evangel University
Rust College
Rust College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Rust College
University Of California Irvine came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine
Ohio University Eastern Campus came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus
Saint Leo University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. See the full Saint Leo University profile
North Central State College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read more about North Central State College
Best Other English Language Literature Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Other English Language Literature Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 78 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).
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