2027 Best Value General Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[General Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/literature/general-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general literature education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general literature students.
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2027 Best Value General Literature Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Literature Schools
Leading the list is Boise State University, our #1 best value for general literature in the United States. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical student debt for general literature graduates is $24,311. Early-career general literature graduates make about $49,059. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Ave Maria University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general literature schools. Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, Ave Maria University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $30,198. Typical student debt for general literature graduates is $19,801. General Literature graduates of Ave Maria University earn a median of $40,866 early in their careers. Set against $19,801 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 41%.
Students looking for strong value in general literature will find it at Sewanee The University Of The South, which ranked #3. Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,120. General Literature graduates carry a median of $22,091 in student loans. General Literature graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $36,927 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,091 median debt. Sewanee The University Of The South admits about 57% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Miami University Oxford earned it the #4 place for general literature. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Typical student debt for general literature graduates is $24,177. General Literature graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $49,700 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general literature will find it at Bennington College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,262 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general literature graduates is $27,000. Early-career general literature graduates make about $18,152. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bennington College admits about 44% of applicants.
American University earned the #6 position for value in general literature this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. General Literature graduates carry a median of $26,105 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general literature degree recipients from American University generally make around $23,164. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.
The New School ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general literature schools. Located in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general literature graduates is $23,750. Soon after graduation, general literature degree recipients from The New School generally make around $25,618. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
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