2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
In 2020-2021, 54,635 people earned a degree or certificate in English language and literature, making the major the #17 most popular in the United States.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Value English Language & Literature Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 587 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for English language and literature students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. UPR Mayaguez is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mayaguez.
UPR Mayaguez undergraduate students pay an average of $4,840 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UPR Mayaguez accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools list. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year. English Language & Literature majors at BYU - I take out an average of $13,275 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. English Language & Literature majors at American Military University take out an average of $36,334 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at Columbia College Chicago helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the United States. Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $27,786 in tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Columbia take out $26,922 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $540, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Provo is a great value for English language and literature students. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at BYU take out is $12,000.
BYU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $35,916.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at ASU - Skysong take out is $28,865. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $235.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. English Language & Literature majors at UMGC take out an average of $21,501 in student loans while working on their egree.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list.
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Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at WCU take out an average of $21,747 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $135, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BMCC are $8,050 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at BMCC accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $18,200 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $27,000.
In addition to its great value ranking, Minnesota State Mankato is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list.
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Metropolitan State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Metro State accumulate an average of around $29,977 in student debt.
Metro State also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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National University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year. English Language & Literature majors at National University take out an average of $28,180 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, National University also is in the top 15% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools ranking.
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Lindenwood University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools list. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lindenwood University are $18,640 per year.
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The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at The Graduate Center are $15,360 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, The Graduate Center also is in the top 5% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools ranking.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #16 on the list. UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Platteville are $16,483 per year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UW - Platteville carry an average student debtload of $25,500.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Platteville also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Western Illinois University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Macomb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at WIU take out is $22,625.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ship are $14,122 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Ship take out is $27,000.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools ranking. UW - River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - River Falls are $15,661 a year. English Language & Literature majors at UW - River Falls take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - River Falls also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools list. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
UW - Eau Claire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,149 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UW - Eau Claire carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
UW - Eau Claire also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #21, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a large student population.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Ferris take out is $26,750.
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Miami University - Hamilton came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.
Miami University - Hamilton undergraduate students pay an average of $16,943 in tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Miami University - Hamilton take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Miami University - Hamilton also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Institute of American Indian Arts is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Institute of American Indian Arts are $5,321 a year.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 a year. English Language & Literature majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $24,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
UW - Stevens Point also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UW - La Crosse take out is $21,500.
UW - La Crosse also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Additional Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Value English Language & Literature Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 587 different United States English language and literature schools we analyzed.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for English Language & Literature students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value English Language & Literature Schools award.
English Language & Literature by Region
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Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Majors Similar to English Language & Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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