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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

19 Colleges
$25,699 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,928 Avg Salary

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 1,189 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #16 most popular major in New Jersey.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in New Jersey 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. 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.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

$17,287 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found The College of New Jersey to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. TCNJ is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Ewing.

TCNJ undergraduate students pay an average of $17,287 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from TCNJ take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

TCNJ not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list.

Full English Language & Literature at The College of New Jersey Report

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
$14,376 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Rowan undergraduate students pay an average of $14,376 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Rowan take out is $25,340. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $264.

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#2

Kean University

Union, NJ
$12,595 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kean University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Kean is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Union.

Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $12,595 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Kean take out is $30,250.

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#4

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ
$13,298 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Montclair State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in New Jersey. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $13,298 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Montclair State take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $223, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full English Language & Literature at Montclair State University Report

#5

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ
$14,885 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stockton University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stockton State are $14,885 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Stockton State take out is $26,024.

Full English Language & Literature at Stockton University Report

$14,208 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at William Paterson University are $14,208 per year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from William Paterson University carry an average student debtload of $26,634.

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$15,804 Average Tuition & Fees

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Rutgers New Brunswick undergraduate students pay an average of $15,804 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

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$15,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rutgers Newark are $15,208 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Rutgers Newark take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rutgers Newark is ranked #5 for overall quality for English language and literature in New Jersey.

Full English Language & Literature at Rutgers University - Newark Report

$15,657 Average Tuition & Fees

Rutgers University - Camden ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the small city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rutgers Camden are $15,657 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Rutgers Camden take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

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$40,054 Average Tuition & Fees

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Madison, FDU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FDU are $40,054 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at FDU take out is $26,500.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,602
New York 4,365
Maryland 952
Delaware 115
District of Columbia 246

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 19 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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