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2026 Best Value General Literature Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$21,645 Avg Student Debt
$54,384 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Literature Master's Degree Badge [General Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/literature/general-literature/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general literature education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 84 schools to find the best return on investment for general literature students.

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2026 Best Value General Literature Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Literature Schools

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Leading the list is Northern Arizona University, our #1 best value for general literature in the United States. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete the general literature program here. General Literature graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

Other General Literature Degree Levels

Explore the best-value general literature schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Literature
Associate's Degrees in General Literature
Bachelor's Degrees in General Literature
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 84 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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