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2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Maine

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,097 Avg Student Debt
$62,048 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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 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 Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english language & literature, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value English Language & Literature Schools

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Leading the list is Bowdoin College, our #1 best value for english language & literature in Maine. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,832. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $49,421. That is a strong return on a $20,658 median debt. Bowdoin College admits about 7% of applicants.

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,402 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $23,434 in student loans. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn a median of $41,148 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,434 median debt. University Of Maine At Presque Isle admits about 100% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #3 place for english language & literature. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $43,369. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

A rank of #4 makes Colby College one of the best values for english language & literature. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,600. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete the english language & literature program here. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $46,772. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.

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University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the english language & literature program here. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $28,727 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Bates College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,590. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $12,226. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $40,233. That is a strong return on a $12,226 median debt. Bates College admits about 13% of applicants.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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