2027 Best Value Other English Language & Literature/Letters Schools
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For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for other english language & literature/letters students.
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2027 Best Value Other English Language & Literature/Letters Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other english language & literature/letters, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other English Language & Literature/Letters Schools
For return on investment in other english language & literature/letters, no school beat Shasta College this year. Shasta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Redding. In-state tuition and fees average $1,197, with out-of-state students paying around $8,853. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $12,275. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $50,330. That is a strong return on a $12,275 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other english language & literature/letters will find it at Butte College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,356, compared with $9,276 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $13,302. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $67,048. That is a strong return on a $13,302 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other english language & literature/letters will find it at Mt San Antonio College, which ranked #3. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $44,391. That is a strong return on a $9,384 median debt.
Mohawk Valley Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other english language & literature/letters, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Utica, Mohawk Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,218, with out-of-state students paying around $8,851. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $11,900. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Mohawk Valley Community College generally make around $38,373. That is a strong return on a $11,900 median debt.
University Of California San Diego came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other english language & literature/letters schools. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $19,281 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $21,788. That is a strong return on a $19,281 median debt. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.
Fort Hays State University earned the #6 position for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,923 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete the other english language & literature/letters program here. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $49,775. Set against $25,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fort Hays State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of California Irvine came in at #7 for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $16,539. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $50,958. Set against $16,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Western Kentucky University landed the #8 spot for other english language & literature/letters value this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete the other english language & literature/letters program here. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $44,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #9 spot for other english language & literature/letters value this year. Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public school located in the city of Chula Vista. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,344, compared with $10,640 for out-of-state students. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $11,205 in student loans. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates of Southwestern College Chula Vista earn a median of $49,358 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,205 median debt.
Southeast Missouri State University placed #10 among the best values for other english language & literature/letters. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $23,289. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $43,255. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
Laney College came in at #11 for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Laney College is a large public school located in the city of Oakland. In-state tuition and fees average $1,258, while out-of-state students pay about $9,898. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,282 ten years after entry.
Rowan University placed #12 among the best values for other english language & literature/letters. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $24,950 in student loans. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $40,921 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Ohio University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value other english language & literature/letters schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the other english language & literature/letters program here. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $24,239. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
University Of Iowa earned the #14 position for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $24,386 in student loans. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $21,591. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #15 for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,550. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other english language & literature/letters program here. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates of Emmanuel College Massachusetts earn a median of $32,451 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emmanuel College Massachusetts admits about 76% of applicants.
Wesleyan University came in at #16 for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,042. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Suffolk University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value other english language & literature/letters schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,550. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the other english language & literature/letters program here. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $41,252. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Bennington College placed #18 among the best values for other english language & literature/letters. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,262. Typical student debt for other english language & literature/letters graduates is $26,815. Early-career other english language & literature/letters graduates make about $60,584. That is a strong return on a $26,815 median debt. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University earned the #19 position for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other english language & literature/letters degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Bard College came in at #20 for value in other english language & literature/letters this year. Located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,436. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates carry a median of $26,861 in student loans. Other English Language & Literature/letters graduates of Bard College earn a median of $17,237 early in their careers. Set against $26,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bard College admits about 52% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 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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