2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
[English Language & Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong english language & literature education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 101 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value english language & literature schools.
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2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools
For return on investment in english language & literature, no school beat Moorpark College this year. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes College Of San Mateo one of the best values for english language & literature. College Of San Mateo is a large public school located in the city of San Mateo. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,428. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete the english language & literature program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,172 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,831 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at San Diego Mesa College, which ranked #3. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. Students from in state pay about $1,146 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $6,999. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $29,852. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at San Diego Miramar College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,146, compared with $10,002 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $8,098. English Language & Literature graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Set against $8,098 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at Santa Ana College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $11,196. English Language & Literature graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #6 position for value in english language & literature this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,218, with out-of-state students paying around $8,098. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $8,858 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of $31,437 early in their careers. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Golden West College placed #7 among the best values for english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,380, while out-of-state students pay about $11,628. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Golden West College generally make around $82,984. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt.
Oxnard College landed the #8 spot for english language & literature value this year. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,393 ten years after entry.
Santiago Canyon College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,164, compared with $9,612 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Pasadena City College earned the #10 position for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Set against $9,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of Southern Nevada placed #11 among the best values for english language & literature. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,358, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $35,850 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,980 median debt.
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #12 for value in english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,318, with out-of-state students paying around $11,308. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $14,692. English Language & Literature graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,692 median debt.
Saddleback College placed #13 among the best values for english language & literature. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. In-state tuition and fees average $1,432, with out-of-state students paying around $14,812. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $5,707 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cypress College placed #14 among the best values for english language & literature. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $12,379. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,533.
Modesto Junior College placed #15 among the best values for english language & literature. Modesto Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Modesto. Students from in state pay about $1,282 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,264. Students borrow a median of $8,575 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Modesto Junior College generally make around $36,525. Set against $8,575 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
De Anza College came in at #16 for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,571, compared with $12,596 for out-of-state students. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,596 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,271 median debt.
West Valley College placed #17 among the best values for english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $0, compared with $9,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,308 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. Set against $14,308 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cerritos College placed #18 among the best values for english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,004. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete the english language & literature program here. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $29,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #19 among the best values for english language & literature. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $5,170, with out-of-state students paying around $8,050. Students borrow a median of $5,700 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $24,207. Set against $5,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Irvine Valley College placed #20 among the best values for english language & literature. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the city of Irvine. In-state tuition and fees average $1,156, compared with $11,860 for out-of-state students. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. That is a strong return on a $6,672 median debt.
Ventura College landed the #21 spot for english language & literature value this year. Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the english language & literature program here. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $99,778. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt.
Shasta College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,197, compared with $8,853 for out-of-state students. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $12,275 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of Shasta College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,275 median debt.
Grossmont College placed #23 among the best values for english language & literature. Grossmont College is a very large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,628 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
Nassau Community College placed #24 among the best values for english language & literature. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Garden City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,330, while out-of-state students pay about $12,130. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $11,850 in student loans. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $38,734. Set against $11,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Suffolk County Community College came in at #25 for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630, with out-of-state students paying around $12,460. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $11,246. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $35,667. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 101 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 101 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.
