2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
With 1,125 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Michigan.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Michigan 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.
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. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our analysis found Grand Valley State University to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GVSU are $13,900 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at GVSU take out is $26,347. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $246.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, GVSU also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Michigan. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year. English Language & Literature majors at Michigan State take out an average of $26,536 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Michigan State is ranked #4 for overall quality for English language and literature in Michigan.
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Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Saginaw Valley State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year. English Language & Literature majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out an average of $30,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. Ferris is a large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $26,750 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at U-M are $17,193 per year. English Language & Literature majors at U-M take out an average of $15,526 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $393.
U-M not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UM Dearborn are $13,816 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from UM Dearborn take out $26,159 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Oakland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland are $15,135 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Oakland take out $26,251 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $171.
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Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Central Michigan take out $30,534 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.
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Northern Michigan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northern Michigan University are $13,206 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Northern Michigan University carry an average student debtload of $24,784.
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Western Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WMU are $13,434 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from WMU carry an average student debtload of $28,710.
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Explore all the Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 937 |
| Ohio | 1,678 |
| Illinois | 1,599 |
| Wisconsin | 789 |
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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 |
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 13 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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