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2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan

16 Colleges in the United States
$25,725 Avg Student Debt
$58,089 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Badge [English Language & Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 16 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 Michigan

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

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

For return on investment in english language & literature, no school beat Ferris State University this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $21,500. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $23,508. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,519 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $34,301. That is a strong return on a $25,519 median debt. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #3 place for english language & literature. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $14,112. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $31,452 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,112 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at University Of Michigan Flint, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,236, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $27,875 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $24,195 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $31,000. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $32,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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Wayne State University earned the #6 position for value in english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $48,574 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,930, with out-of-state students paying around $30,450. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $30,363 in student loans. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $23,298. Set against $30,363 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Northern Michigan University placed #8 among the best values for english language & literature. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $21,696 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Grand Valley State University landed the #9 spot for english language & literature value this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $25,137. English Language & Literature graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $31,539 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,137 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Western Michigan University came in at #10 for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $27,052 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $21,468 early in their careers. Set against $27,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Eastern Michigan University landed the #11 spot for english language & literature value this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $25,412. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #12 position for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $25,367. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College came in at #13 for value in english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,900. Students borrow a median of $25,456 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of Kalamazoo College earn a median of $24,329 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #14 position for value in english language & literature this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $25,738 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $32,961 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $39,350. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $22,707. English Language & Literature graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $44,220 early in their careers. Set against $22,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,484. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $25,396. English Language & Literature graduates of Hope College earn a median of $23,815 early in their careers. Set against $25,396 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hope College admits about 79% 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

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