2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for English language and literature students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the best value school in the Southwest Region for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $35,916 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UOPX - Arizona is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $28,865 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 $235.
ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Institute of American Indian Arts is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Institute of American Indian Arts undergraduate students pay an average of $5,321 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
UH Clear Lake undergraduate students pay an average of $20,994 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at UH Clear Lake take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
UH Clear Lake 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 Southwest Region list.
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The excellent programs at MSU Texas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southwest Region . MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Wichita Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU Texas are $11,726 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from MSU Texas carry an average student debtload of $20,682.
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St. Mary’s University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
St. Mary’s undergraduate students pay an average of $34,564 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at St. Mary's take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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West Texas A&M University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. West Texas A&M University is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Canyon.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from West Texas A&M University carry an average student debtload of $21,000.
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Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Texas Tech are $24,121 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Texas Tech carry an average student debtload of $25,252. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $283, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, Texas Tech is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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University of Houston landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
UH undergraduate students pay an average of $21,891 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UH take out is $25,725.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UH also is in the top 20% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #10, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. SHSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SHSU are $18,752 per year. English Language & Literature majors at SHSU take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $158.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, SHSU also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request InformationBest English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,243 |
| Texas | 3,182 |
| New Mexico | 327 |
| Oklahoma | 346 |
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Majors Related to 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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