by our College Data Analytics Team
[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong english education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value english schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earned the #1 spot for value among english schools in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Typical student debt for english graduates is $25,000. Early-career english graduates make about $40,812. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned it the #2 place for english. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,495 to complete the english program here. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $37,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Whitewater one of the best values for english. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english graduates is $27,000. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $30,166 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english graduates is $26,000. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $34,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,270, compared with $17,429 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english graduates is $24,485. Early-career english graduates make about $40,365. That is a strong return on a $24,485 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #6 spot for english value this year. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $24,930 in student loans. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $31,896 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,930 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #7 among the best values for english. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville. In-state tuition and fees average $8,644, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. Students borrow a median of $23,677 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $56,998. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Platteville admits about 89% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #8 spot for english value this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for english graduates is $26,291. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $28,690. Set against $26,291 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $37,748. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #10 among the best values for english. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for english graduates is $20,500. Early-career english graduates make about $28,526. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earned the #11 position for value in english this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. English graduates carry a median of $23,874 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $39,591. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.
Lawrence University landed the #12 spot for english value this year. Located in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,982. Typical student debt for english graduates is $15,699. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,789 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,699 median debt. Lawrence University admits about 64% of applicants.
Saint Norbert College came in at #13 for value in english this year. Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of De Pere. Students from in state pay about $45,580 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,578 to complete the english program here. English graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $48,421 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,578 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Marquette University placed #14 among the best values for english. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. English graduates carry a median of $24,122 in student loans. English graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $60,443 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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