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2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,477 Avg Student Debt
$53,904 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Badge [English Language & Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for english language & literature students.

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2027 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas

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

Best Value English Language & Literature Schools

1

For return on investment in english language & literature, no school beat Fort Hays State University this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,923, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete the english language & literature program here. Soon after graduation, english language & literature 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.

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A rank of #2 makes Wichita State University one of the best values for english language & literature. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $25,976. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $27,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in english language & literature will find it at Pittsburg State University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $50,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kansas earned it the #4 place for english language & literature. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. English Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $26,184. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kansas State University earned it the #5 place for english language & literature. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete the english language & literature program here. Early-career english language & literature graduates make about $31,364. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,350. Typical student debt for english language & literature graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Benedictine College generally make around $32,214. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Benedictine College admits about 98% 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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