2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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 in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Platteville the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.
UW - Platteville undergraduate students pay an average of $16,483 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Platteville is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Out of the 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the # 2 spot on the list. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Eau Claire also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.
UW - River Falls undergraduate students pay an average of $15,661 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - River Falls also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Ferris State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value English language and literature schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Illinois University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. WIU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year.
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With a ranking of #6, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Hamilton is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 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 town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - La Crosse also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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University of Wisconsin - Stout ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Stout are $17,820 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Stout also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Whitewater also is in the top 20% of our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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Youngstown State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,732 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 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 #12 on the list. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a large student population.
UW Oshkosh undergraduate students pay an average of $15,306 in tuition and fees each year.
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Northern Illinois University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NIU are $14,738 a year.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Miami University - Middletown | Middletown, OH |
| 15 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 16 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 17 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay | Green Bay, WI |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 937 |
| Michigan | 1,125 |
| Ohio | 1,678 |
| Illinois | 1,599 |
| Wisconsin | 789 |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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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