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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature

397 Ranked Colleges
7,906 Degrees Awarded
$12,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master's

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 7,906 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 397 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree english language & literature students.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Top 20% in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Lindenwood University is in the top on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Lindenwood University English Language & Literature Report

Top 20% in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Minnesota State Mankato is in the top on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Minnesota State University - Mankato English Language & Literature Report

Out of the 397 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #3 spot on the list. ASU - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 130 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Arizona State University - Skysong

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 31 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full BYU English Language & Literature Report

#5

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
Top 25% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s. Located in Normal, Illinois, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University are $11,069, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Illinois State University English Language & Literature Report

#6

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
Top 20% in overall quality

Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. MSMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, MSMU is also in the top of our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSMU are $12,612, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Mount Saint Mary’s University

#7

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. Hamline is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 41 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline University are $11,577, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Hamline University

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Odessa, Texas, and it awarded 9 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are $6,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

#9

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
Top 15% in overall quality

The College of New Jersey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Ewing, New Jersey, and it awarded 16 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, TCNJ is also in the top of our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCNJ are $15,883, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at TCNJ

#10

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio

With a ranking of #10, Ashland University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Ashland University

#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
Top 20% in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 47 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech excels when it comes to English language and literature quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Texas Tech

Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. BGSU is located in Bowling Green, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, BGSU is in the top on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at BGSU

#13

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
Top 25% in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at UNT

North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#15

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

Villanova University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. Villanova is a fairly large school located in Villanova, Pennsylvania that handed out 13 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree english language & literature students list, Villanova has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719.

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#16

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

Northern Illinois University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Northern Illinois University is a fairly large public school situated in Dekalb, Illinois. It awarded 17 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086.

Full Northern Illinois University English Language & Literature Report

#17

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
Top 10% in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Dayton did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. University of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UDayton excels when it comes to English language and literature quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UDayton are $17,780.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Dayton

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SIUE are $9,300.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 6 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UND is also in the top of our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at UND

#20

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 17 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg are $13,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Augsburg English Language & Literature Report

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 32 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Missouri State University - Springfield

#22

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland

Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. NDMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NDMU are $11,046, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at NDMU

#23

Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland

With a ranking of #23, Goucher College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s list. Goucher is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 7 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Goucher are $9,047, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Goucher College

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. FDU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus are $10,674, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FDU English Language & Literature Report

#25

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
Top 15% in overall quality

Loyola Marymount University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s ranking. Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, Loyola Marymount is in the top on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Marymount University are $19,756, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Loyola Marymount English Language & Literature Report

Rest of the Best 50 in Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
#29

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#30

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
#31

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#32

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
#33

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
#34

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#35

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#37

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
#39

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
#41

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#42

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#43

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#45

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
#46

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
#47

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
#49

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
#50

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s

While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

Rank College Location
51 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
52 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
53 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
54 Iowa State University Ames, IA
55 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
56 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
57 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
58 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD
59 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA
60 Worcester State University Worcester, MA

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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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