2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value 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.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our analysis found Columbia College Chicago to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Columbia is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia are $27,786 a year. English Language & Literature majors at Columbia take out an average of $26,922 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $540.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Columbia College Chicago
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Platteville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Platteville.
UW - Platteville undergraduate students pay an average of $16,483 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UW - Platteville take out is $25,500.
UW - Platteville also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Platteville
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Illinois University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from WIU take out $22,625 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at Western Illinois University Report
The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - River Falls helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Great Lakes Region . UW - River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of River Falls.
UW - River Falls undergraduate students pay an average of $15,661 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UW - River Falls accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
UW - River Falls also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - River Falls Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. 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. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UW - Eau Claire take out is $25,000.
UW - Eau Claire also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report
Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the 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. On average, English language and literature graduates from Ferris take out $26,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
Miami University - Hamilton came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public college with a small student population.
Miami University - Hamilton undergraduate students pay an average of $16,943 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $17,035 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from UW - La Crosse take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - La Crosse is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report
With a ranking of #10, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.
Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,732 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at Youngstown State University take out an average of $27,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UW - Stout accumulate an average of around $25,375 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Stout also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Stout
Northern Illinois University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NIU are $14,738 per year. English Language & Literature majors at NIU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Northern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at SIUE accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $252, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college 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. English Language & Literature majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Whitewater also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for English Language & Literature students in the Great Lakes Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Miami University - Middletown | Middletown, OH |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI |
| 16 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 18 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
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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