2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Massachusetts with 2,015 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 30 schools in Massachusetts 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $13,392 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Framingham State University is a great value for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Framingham State are $11,380 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Fitchburg State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value English language and literature schools in Massachusetts. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fitchburg State are $10,655 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bridgewater State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bridgewater State are $10,732 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMass Amherst are $16,439 per year.
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Worcester State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Worcester State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,586 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the town of North Adams, MCLA is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MCLA are $11,306 a year.
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMass Lowell are $15,698 a year.
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With a ranking of #9, Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Salem State are $11,675 a year.
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University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a large student population.
UMass Boston undergraduate students pay an average of $14,677 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,623 |
| Maine | 266 |
| Rhode Island | 306 |
| Connecticut | 666 |
| Vermont | 359 |
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English Language & Literature Related Majors for 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 Related Majors
| 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.