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 8 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.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among english schools in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for english graduates is $16,728. Early-career english graduates make about $31,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salt Lake Community College earned it the #2 place for english. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the best values for english. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $12,399 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $34,224. Set against $12,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Utah University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the english program here. English graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $28,818 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Utah State University one of the best values for english. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $32,199. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #6 position for value in english this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical student debt for english graduates is $11,248. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $29,305. Set against $11,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #7 among the best values for english. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english graduates is $16,530. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $42,110. Set against $16,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Utah came in at #8 for value in english this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $38,644. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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