2026 Best Value Other English Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other English Language Literature bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 78 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other English Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is University Of Iowa, our #1 best-value Other English Language Literature school in the United States. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $24,386. University Of Iowa alumni report median earnings of $64,762 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84%. Get the full University Of Iowa report
A rank of #2 makes Rowan University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $24,950. Median earnings reach $59,988 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,950 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Rowan University report
A rank of #3 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, OH. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $25,500. Median earnings reach $52,581 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus
You'll get strong value at Southeast Missouri State University, which ranked #4 this year. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school based in Cape Girardeau, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $23,289. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,030. Set against $23,289 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants. See the full Southeast Missouri State University profile
A rank of #5 makes Suffolk University one of the best values in the United States. Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,550. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,506. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants. See the full Suffolk University profile
University Of California San Diego placed #6 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This public school is set in La Jolla, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $19,281 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. University Of California San Diego alumni report median earnings of $84,943 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,281 median debt. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants. Read more about University Of California San Diego
Eastern University placed #7 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Located in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. Graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans. Eastern University alumni report median earnings of $51,655 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%. More on Eastern University
Western Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $24,499. Median earnings reach $43,889 ten years out. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 94%. Read the full report on Western Kentucky University
Beloit College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Beloit, WI, Beloit College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $60,886 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,998 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,260 ten years after entry. Set against $25,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Beloit College has an acceptance rate of 63%. Read the full report on Beloit College
Loyola University New Orleans offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in New Orleans, LA, Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,440. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $26,606. Loyola University New Orleans alumni report median earnings of $52,927 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Loyola University New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read the full report on Loyola University New Orleans
Patrick Henry College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Patrick Henry College
Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #12 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Southwestern College Chula Vista
University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Earlham College
Earlham College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Earlham College
Fort Hays State University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report
Virginia Union University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Virginia Union University
University Of California Irvine offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full University Of California Irvine profile
Southwest Baptist University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Southwest Baptist University report
Southeastern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Southeastern University
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #21 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Main Campus
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Suny At Albany
Bennington College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Bennington College
Saint Marys College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full Saint Marys College profile
New York University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. See the full New York University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other English Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
North Central State College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Central State College
Carnegie Mellon University placed #27 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Carnegie Mellon University
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
Ohio University Zanesville Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Ohio University Zanesville Campus
Old Dominion University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Old Dominion University report
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
Oglala Lakota College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Oglala Lakota College report
Ohio University Eastern Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus
Ohio University Southern Campus came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. More on Ohio University Southern Campus
Rust College
Rust College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Rust College profile
Otterbein University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Otterbein University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
Passaic County Community College placed #39 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Passaic County Community College
Mount Mary College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mount Mary College
Delta College
Delta College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Delta College profile
Mt San Antonio College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Mt San Antonio College
Siena Heights University placed #43 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Siena Heights University
Stony Brook University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Stony Brook University
University Of Southern Maine placed #45 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full University Of Southern Maine profile
Hollins University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hollins University
Bard College
Bard College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bard College
Radford University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Radford University report
Wesleyan University placed #49 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Wesleyan University
Cuny Medgar Evers College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Cuny Medgar Evers College report
Related Other English Language Literature Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · 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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