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2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k

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Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 41,945 people earned their degree in general English literature, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,525 and had an average of $23,628 in loans still to pay off.

Across Michigan, there were 869 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,275 and $25,638 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in general English literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general English literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general English literature program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Colleges for General English Literature (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 143 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #1 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is $3,166 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General English Literature at U-M

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 113 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k list, Michigan State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $6,686 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Michigan State.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Michigan State General English Literature Report

#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Allendale, Michigan, this large public school awarded 128 degrees to qualified ’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k list, GVSU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for GVSU is $11,578 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full GVSU General English Literature Report

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rochester Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 65 students in 2019-2020.

Oakland did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” list. The yearly cost to attend Oakland University is $7,490 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. UM Dearborn is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn also took the #7 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UM Dearborn is $6,751 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General English Literature at UM Dearborn

With a ranking of #6, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k list, UM Flint has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UM Flint is $7,955 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

With a ranking of #7, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 90 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $11,413 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Wayne State University.

Read full report on General English Literature at Wayne State University

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

With a ranking of #8, Central Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Central Michigan University is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 34 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” list. The estimated yearly cost for Central Michigan University is $11,598 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Central Michigan University General English Literature Report

#9

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

With a ranking of #9, Northern Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northern Michigan University also took the #15 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Michigan University is $9,137 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on General English Literature at Northern Michigan University

#10

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s English degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

K College also made our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $13,393 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Kalamazoo College.

The student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full K College General English Literature Report

#11

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

Saginaw Valley State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” list. It costs about $10,522 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Saginaw Valley State University.

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#12

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aquinas College Michigan did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Aquinas College Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k list, Aquinas College Michigan has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $13,510 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Aquinas College Michigan.

Full Aquinas College Michigan General English Literature Report

#13

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

WMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $13,021 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend WMU.

Read full report on General English Literature at Western Michigan University

#14

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 26 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan also took the #12 spot in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern Michigan University is $13,904 for Michigan English students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Eastern Michigan University General English Literature Report

#15

Hope College

Holland, Michigan

Hope College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value English Schools in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Holland, Michigan. It awarded 21 ’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k list, Hope has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Hope is $16,113 for michigan english students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Hope General English Literature Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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