2027 Best Value English Schools in Missouri
[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for english students.
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2027 Best Value English Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value English Schools
Our analysis ranked Missouri Southern State University the best value for a degree in english in Missouri. Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Joplin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,600, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. English graduates carry a median of $22,241 in student loans. English graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $39,434 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,241 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Truman State University earned it the #2 place for english. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Typical student debt for english graduates is $22,844. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $29,001. That is a strong return on a $22,844 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at University Of Missouri Kansas City, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,371 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,271. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the english program here. English graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $32,054 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. University Of Missouri Kansas City admits about 72% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Missouri earned it the #4 place for english. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. English graduates carry a median of $17,110 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $45,496. That is a strong return on a $17,110 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri St Louis earned it the #5 place for english. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $53,079. Set against $19,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Missouri St Louis admits about 63% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield earned the #6 position for value in english this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for english graduates is $25,000. Early-career english graduates make about $21,392. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
Lindenwood University landed the #7 spot for english value this year. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Students borrow a median of $28,663 to complete the english program here. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $48,197. Set against $28,663 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #8 for value in english this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical student debt for english graduates is $23,182. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $30,488. That is a strong return on a $23,182 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Washington University In St Louis landed the #9 spot for english value this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Typical student debt for english graduates is $17,553. Early-career english graduates make about $68,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #10 for value in english this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. English graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. English graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $67,909 early in their careers. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% of applicants.
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #11 spot for english value this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,760. Students borrow a median of $26,546 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $33,893. That is a strong return on a $26,546 median debt. Saint Louis University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
