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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

30 Colleges
$33,815 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$33,800 Avg Salary

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.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

#1

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA
$10,655 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Fitchburg State University the best value school in Massachusetts for English language and literature students. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Fitchburg State are $10,655 a 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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#2

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA
$11,380 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Framingham State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.

Framingham State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,380 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Framingham State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#3

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA
$10,586 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 30 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

Worcester State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,586 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Worcester State take out is $25,636.

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#4

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA
$10,732 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Bridgewater State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bridgewater State are $10,732 a 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.

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$16,439 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

UMass Amherst undergraduate students pay an average of $16,439 in in-state tuition and fees each 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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$13,392 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $13,392 per 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.

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$11,306 Average Tuition & Fees

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the fringe town of North Adams, MCLA is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCLA are $11,306 per 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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$15,698 Average Tuition & Fees

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

UMass Lowell undergraduate students pay an average of $15,698 in in-state tuition and fees each 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.

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$11,675 Average Tuition & Fees

Salem State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Salem State is a medium-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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#10

Gordon College

Wenham, MA
$26,250 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Gordon College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wenham.

Gordon College undergraduate students pay an average of $26,250 in in-state tuition and fees each 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
New Hampshire 1,623
Maine 266
Rhode Island 306
Connecticut 666
Vermont 359

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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.

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