2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts with 2,015 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 30 schools in Massachusetts 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for English language and literature majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Fitchburg State University the best value school in Massachusetts for English language and literature students. Fitchburg State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg.
Fitchburg State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,655 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Fitchburg State take out is $27,000.
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Out of the 30 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Framingham State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Framingham State are $11,380 a year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Framingham State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Worcester State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Worcester State are $10,586 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Worcester State take out is $25,636.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bridgewater State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Bridgewater State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,732 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Bridgewater State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMass Amherst are $16,439 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UMass Amherst take out is $23,469.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network undergraduate students pay an average of $13,392 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the fringe town of North Adams, MCLA is a public school with a small student population.
MCLA undergraduate students pay an average of $11,306 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at MCLA accumulate an average of around $25,161 in student debt.
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell 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 large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMass Lowell are $15,698 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UMass Lowell carry an average student debtload of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $196, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #9, Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Salem.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salem State are $11,675 per year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Salem State carry an average student debtload of $28,000.
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Gordon College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wenham.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gordon College are $26,250 per year. English Language & Literature majors at Gordon College take out an average of $26,399 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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New Hampshire | 1,623 |
Maine | 266 |
Rhode Island | 306 |
Connecticut | 666 |
Vermont | 359 |
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English Language & Literature Related Majors for English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General English Literature | 40,481 |
Writing Studies | 12,529 |
English Literature (Other) | 942 |
Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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.
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