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.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region
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 analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Phoenix - Arizona
Out of the 40 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 2 spot on the list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each 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.
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 school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Institute of American Indian Arts are $5,321 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH Clear Lake are $20,994 per year. English Language & Literature majors at UH Clear Lake take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UH Clear Lake also is in the top 20% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means MSU Texas is a great value for English language and literature students. MSU Texas is a moderately-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.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at MSU Texas
With a ranking of #6, St. Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Mary’s are $34,564 a year. English Language & Literature majors at St. Mary's take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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.
West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,208 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from West Texas A&M University carry an average student debtload of $21,000.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at West Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
Texas Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $24,121 in tuition and fees each 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Texas Tech also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
University of Houston ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. 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.
UH also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Houston
Sam Houston State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.
SHSU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,752 in tuition and fees each 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.
Full English Language & Literature at Sam Houston State University Report
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges 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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