2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in the country with 54,635 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 130 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
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.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $21,501 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMGC also is in the top 15% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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Out of the 130 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BMCC are $8,050 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from BMCC carry an average student debtload of $5,500.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $15,360 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, The Graduate Center also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Out of the 130 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Ship take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report
The excellent programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRU are $14,615 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at SRU take out is $26,915.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IUP are $18,897 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at IUP take out is $27,000.
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Notre Dame of Maryland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NDMU are $39,745 a year.
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Salisbury University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Salisbury are $20,458 a year. English Language & Literature majors at Salisbury take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Salisbury is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Salisbury University
The College of New Jersey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TCNJ are $29,594 per year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
TCNJ also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $22,247 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, WCUPA is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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Rowan University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
Rowan undergraduate students pay an average of $23,408 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $25,340 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $264, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
McDaniel College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.
McDaniel undergraduate students pay an average of $46,336 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, McDaniel also is in the top 15% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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Kean University 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 Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kean are $19,771 a year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $30,250 in student debt.
Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #14 on the list. Towson is a very large public school located in the small city of Towson.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Towson are $25,516 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Towson take out $21,375 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $198.
Towson also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Towson University
With a ranking of #15, Hunter College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.
Hunter undergraduate students pay an average of $15,332 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Hunter accumulate an average of around $11,938 in student debt.
With a ranking of #16, Lehman College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Lehman undergraduate students pay an average of $15,360 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Lehman carry an average student debtload of $11,625.
Baruch College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #17 on the list. Baruch is a large public school located in the large city of New York.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baruch are $15,414 per year. English Language & Literature majors at Baruch take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #18, John Jay College of Criminal Justice did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. John Jay is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John Jay are $15,420 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at John Jay accumulate an average of around $7,650 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #19, Montclair State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $21,418 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Montclair State accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $223.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for English Language & Literature students in the Middle Atlantic Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus | Madison, NJ |
| 21 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Clarion, PA |
| 22 | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA |
| 23 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ |
| 24 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA |
| 25 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA |
| 26 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,189 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,602 |
| New York | 4,365 |
| Maryland | 952 |
| Delaware | 115 |
| District of Columbia | 246 |
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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 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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