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.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for English language and literature students. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $21,501 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMGC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Borough of Manhattan Community College is a great value for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.
BMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,050 in tuition and fees each 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 be in good company if you decide to attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. It ranked #3 on our 2023 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at The Graduate Center are $15,360 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, The Graduate Center also is in the top 10% 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, 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at SRU take out is $26,915.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus 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 distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at IUP are $18,897 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at IUP take out is $27,000.
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With a ranking of #7, Notre Dame of Maryland University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large 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 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. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salisbury are $20,458 per 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.
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The College of New Jersey landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a medium-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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, TCNJ also is in the top 5% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $22,247 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WCUPA also is in the top 20% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rowan are $23,408 a 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.
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McDaniel College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, McDaniel also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Kean University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a large student population.
Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $19,771 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $30,250 in student debt.
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Towson University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Towson are $25,516 per 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 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 Middle Atlantic Region list.
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Hunter College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hunter are $15,332 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Hunter accumulate an average of around $11,938 in student debt.
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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 school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lehman are $15,360 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Lehman carry an average student debtload of $11,625.
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Baruch College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baruch is a large public school located in the large city of New York.
Baruch undergraduate students pay an average of $15,414 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at Baruch take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. John Jay is a large public school located in the city of New York.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at John Jay are $15,420 a 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 large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Montclair State are $21,418 a 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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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 colleges 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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