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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

18 Ranked Colleges
298 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 56,860 people earned their degree in English language and literature, making the major the 16th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,873 and had an average of $24,681 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,252 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,915 and $24,433 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 298 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in English language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English language and literature programs that also have a lower cost than 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 English language and literature program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 29 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 31 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weber State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Ogden, Utah, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

WSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Weber State University are $19,022, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Utah. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English language and literature degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 31 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. CU Anschutz is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, CU Anschutz has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Utah State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Utah State University is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also took the #11 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 5 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Northern Colorado has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 25 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#10 in overall quality

University of Idaho ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112.

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Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Colorado State University - Pueblo is located in Pueblo, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Colorado State University - Pueblo also took the #0 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Pueblo are $18,559.

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#12

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#15 in overall quality

The University of Montana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
#13 in overall quality

Western Colorado University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Gunnison, Colorado, this small public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Western also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Colorado University are $17,371, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Boise State is a large school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 26 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State also took the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

Montana State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 3 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also took the #0 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

Idaho State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Idaho State University is a fairly large school located in Pocatello, Idaho that handed out 4 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Idaho State University are $26,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#2 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s English language and literature degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, DU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado
#16 in overall quality

Naropa University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Naropa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Naropa are $22,357.

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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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