2026 Best Other English Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other English Language Literature bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 78 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Iowa to be the best Other English Language Literature school in the United States. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,386 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
Rowan University came in at #3 on this year's Other English Language Literature ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Glassboro, NJ. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $24,950. Get the full Rowan University report
Out of the 78 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of California San Diego landed the #4 spot. 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. University Of California San Diego Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $19,281 in debt. Get the full University Of California San Diego report
The strong Other English Language Literature programs at Suffolk University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full Suffolk University profile
Eastern University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Eastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Davids, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $28,584. Read more about Eastern University
Ohio University Main Campus placed #7 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Located in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus
Beloit College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Beloit, WI, Beloit College is a private not-for-profit institution. Beloit College posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,886. Beloit College Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $25,998 in debt. Get the full Beloit College report
Loyola University New Orleans placed #10 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Located in New Orleans, LA, Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University New Orleans graduates 59% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $49,440. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $26,606. More on Loyola University New Orleans
Southeast Missouri State University placed #11 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Set in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $23,289. More on Southeast Missouri State University
Western Kentucky University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $24,499. See the full Western Kentucky University profile
Ohio University Eastern Campus came in at #11 in this year's ranking. See the full Ohio University Eastern Campus profile
Radford University placed #12 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Radford University profile
Mount Mary College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Mount Mary College profile
Saint Marys College did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Saint Marys College profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Fort Hays State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
Valparaiso University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Valparaiso University
Stanford University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. More on Stanford University
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #19 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Kent State University At Kent placed #20 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Dakota State University
Siena Heights University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Siena Heights University
Drexel University placed #23 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Drexel University
Rust College
Rust College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rust College report
George Fox University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full George Fox University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other English Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus report
Southwest Baptist University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Southwest Baptist University
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. See the full Suny At Albany profile
Bard College
Bard College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. See the full Bard College profile
Duquesne University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Duquesne University report
Virginia Union University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Virginia Union University profile
Citrus College
Citrus College did well this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Citrus College profile
New York University did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on New York University
Shasta College
Shasta College placed #34 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Shasta College
Worcester State University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Worcester State University
Earlham College
Earlham College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on Earlham College
Mohawk Valley Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Mohawk Valley Community College report
Bennington College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Bennington College report
Oglala Lakota College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Oglala Lakota College
North Central State College placed #40 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on North Central State College
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Illinois State University placed #43 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Illinois State University report
Stony Brook University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Stony Brook University
Brevard College
Brevard College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Brevard College
Las Positas College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Las Positas College report
Ohio University Zanesville Campus landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Zanesville Campus
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Carnegie Mellon University placed #49 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University
Delta College
Delta College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Delta College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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).