2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 579 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for English language and literature students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's 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 bachelor’s degree in the United States. UPR Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez.
UPR Mayaguez undergraduate students pay an average of $4,840 in tuition and fees each year.
Out of the 579 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value English language and literature schools in the United States. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Institute of American Indian Arts is a public school with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Institute of American Indian Arts are $5,321 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.
Full English Language & Literature at Brigham Young University - Provo Report
National University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year.
National University also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report
Western Carolina University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. WCU is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year.
Arizona State University - Skysong came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASU - Skysong also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Full English Language & Literature at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year.
UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. 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.
Full English Language & Literature at Metropolitan State University Report
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $13,392 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. UW - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Platteville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Platteville are $16,483 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Platteville also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ship are $14,122 a year.
Full English Language & Literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report
With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Eau Claire are $17,149 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Eau Claire also is in the top 15% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report
With a ranking of #15, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. SRU is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.
SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. UW - River Falls is a medium-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.
UW - River Falls excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Ferris State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. 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.
Western Illinois University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. WIU is a moderately-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.
Miami University - Hamilton came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $16,943 per year.
Miami University - Hamilton excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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With a ranking of #21, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UND is a large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UND are $15,037 per year.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school 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.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree 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.
UW - La Crosse also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 per year.
UW - Stout excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Additional Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 579 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 Bachelor's Degree 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 |
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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 |
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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.
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