by our College Data Analytics Team
[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in english, no school beat University Of Florida this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. English graduates carry a median of $16,950 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $47,082. That is a strong return on a $16,950 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Florida Atlantic University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $17,912 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $23,264. That is a strong return on a $17,912 median debt. Florida Atlantic University admits about 66% of applicants.
Florida International University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #3 spot this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. English graduates carry a median of $18,871 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $27,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the english program here. English graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $30,696 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at The University Of West Florida, which ranked #5. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. In-state tuition and fees average $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete the english program here. English graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $25,035 early in their careers. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of West Florida admits about 58% of applicants.
University Of North Florida placed #6 among the best values for english. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $16,945 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $27,396. That is a strong return on a $16,945 median debt. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
Florida State University earned the #7 position for value in english this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. English graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $43,649 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
University Of Central Florida landed the #8 spot for english value this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. English graduates carry a median of $21,501 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $30,425. That is a strong return on a $21,501 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #9 spot for english value this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. English graduates carry a median of $16,144 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $27,097. Set against $16,144 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Stetson University placed #10 among the best values for english. Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of DeLand. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,410. Typical student debt for english graduates is $26,000. Early-career english graduates make about $21,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Leo University earned the #11 position for value in english this year. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,000. English graduates carry a median of $32,116 in student loans. English graduates of Saint Leo University earn a median of $49,458 early in their careers. Set against $32,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach landed the #12 spot for english value this year. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for english graduates is $24,787. English graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of $54,317 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,787 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Flagler College St Augustine earned the #13 position for value in english this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $29,900. English graduates carry a median of $26,051 in student loans. English graduates of Flagler College St Augustine earn a median of $21,236 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Rollins College placed #14 among the best values for english. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $60,580. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the english program here. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Rollins College generally make around $25,777. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rollins College admits about 48% of applicants.
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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