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2027 Best Value English & Language Arts Education Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges in the United States
$25,069 Avg Student Debt
$66,075 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value English & Language Arts Education Badge [English & Language Arts Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/english-language-arts-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for english & language arts education students.

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2027 Best Value English & Language Arts Education Schools in Massachusetts

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the english & language arts education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value English & Language Arts Education Schools

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Worcester State University tops our 2027 list of the best value english & language arts education schools in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Students borrow a median of $24,451 to complete the english & language arts education program here. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Fitchburg State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english & language arts education, landing the #2 spot this year. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Typical student debt for english & language arts education graduates is $25,840. Early-career english & language arts education graduates make about $48,965. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Salem State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value english & language arts education schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english & language arts education graduates is $27,000. Early-career english & language arts education graduates make about $59,390. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bridgewater State University earned it the #4 place for english & language arts education. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the english & language arts education program here. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $48,072. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #5 place for english & language arts education. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the english & language arts education program here. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $67,277. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College landed the #6 spot for english & language arts education value this year. Set in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete the english & language arts education program here. Early-career english & language arts education graduates make about $37,097. That is a strong return on a $26,372 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value english & language arts education schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,256. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete the english & language arts education program here. Early-career english & language arts education graduates make about $62,468. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College earned the #8 position for value in english & language arts education this year. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Typical student debt for english & language arts education graduates is $26,913. Early-career english & language arts education graduates make about $50,506. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Merrimack College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College landed the #9 spot for english & language arts education value this year. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. English & Language Arts Education graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $60,505. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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