2026 Best Value Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

For return on investment, no school beat Worcester State University this year in the United States. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. Median earnings reach $60,624 ten years out. Set against $24,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. More on Worcester State University

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Out of the 78 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Rowan University landed the #3 spot. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. Set against $24,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants. More on Rowan University

#4

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other English Language Literature ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $24,386. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,762. That is a strong return on a $24,386 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#5

Bennington College

Bennington, VT

A rank of #5 makes Bennington College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Bennington, VT, Bennington College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,262. Students borrow a median of $26,815 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. Median earnings reach $38,289 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,815 median debt. The acceptance rate is 44%. Read more about Bennington College

#6

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Cape Girardeau, MO. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,289 to complete their Other English Language Literature program here. Southeast Missouri State University alumni report median earnings of $44,030 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants. Read more about Southeast Missouri State University

#7

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Stanford University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Located in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $124,080 ten years after entry. Set against $10,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Stanford University

#9

University Of California San Diego

La Jolla, CA

University Of California San Diego placed #9 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Based in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Graduates carry a median of $19,281 in student loans. University Of California San Diego alumni report median earnings of $84,943 a decade after entry. Set against $19,281 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants. See the full University Of California San Diego profile

#10

University Of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD

University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. University Of Maryland Baltimore County Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $21,331 in debt. University Of Maryland Baltimore County alumni report median earnings of $69,960 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County

#11

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University placed #11 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. Median earnings reach $114,862 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

#12

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. Graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. Old Dominion University alumni report median earnings of $54,914 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,001 median debt. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. More on Old Dominion University

#13

North Carolina A And T State University

Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A And T State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,440 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina A And T State University has an acceptance rate of 50%. More on North Carolina A And T State University

#14

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Hollins University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Roanoke, VA, Hollins University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $43,560. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $27,000. Hollins University alumni report median earnings of $40,075 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%. Read the full report on Hollins University

#13

Butte College

Butte College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Butte College

#14

Coppin State University

Coppin State University placed #14 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Coppin State University

#15

Cuny Medgar Evers College

Cuny Medgar Evers College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cuny Medgar Evers College

#16

Mohawk Valley Community College

Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Mohawk Valley Community College

#17

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Ohio University Zanesville Campus

#18

Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Siena Heights University

#19

Doane College Crete

Doane College Crete offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Doane College Crete profile

#20

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

#21

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wesleyan University

#22

Mount Mary College

Mount Mary College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. See the full Mount Mary College profile

#23

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Ohio University Main Campus

#24

Saint Marys College

Saint Marys College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Saint Marys College

#25

Southwestern College Chula Vista

Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #25 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Southwestern College Chula Vista profile

#26

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Loyola University New Orleans

#27

Suffolk University

Suffolk University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Suffolk University

#28

Evangel University

Evangel University placed #28 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Evangel University report

#29

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#30

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

#31

Southeastern University

Southeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. More on Southeastern University

#32

Drexel University

Drexel University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Drexel University

#33

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #33 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania report

#34

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Suny At Albany report

#35

Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. See the full Fort Hays State University profile

#36

New Mexico State University Main Campus

New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus

#37

Illinois State University

Illinois State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Illinois State University

#38

Oglala Lakota College

Oglala Lakota College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on Oglala Lakota College

#39

Radford University

Radford University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Radford University report

#40

Otterbein University

Otterbein University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Otterbein University report

#41

George Fox University

George Fox University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full George Fox University report

#42

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of California Irvine

#43

Las Positas College

Las Positas College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Las Positas College

#44

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other English Language Literature schools. More on Saint Leo University

#45

Citrus College

Citrus College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Citrus College profile

#46

University Of Southern Maine

University Of Southern Maine came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Southern Maine report

#47

Laney College

Laney College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Laney College

#48

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Western Kentucky University profile

#49

Mt San Antonio College

Mt San Antonio College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mt San Antonio College profile

#50

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus placed #50 among the best-value Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ohio University Southern Campus