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2026 Best Value English Literature (Other) Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,333 Avg Student Debt
$61,679 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value English Literature (Other) Master's Degree Badge [English Literature (Other)](/majors/english-language-literature/other-english-language-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 78 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english literature (other) students.

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2026 Best Value English Literature (Other) Schools in the United States

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

Best Value English Literature (Other) Schools

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University Of California Irvine tops our 2026 list of the best value english literature (other) schools in the United States. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. English Literature (Other) graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Early-career english literature (other) graduates make about $50,958. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California San Diego one of the best values for english literature (other). Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. English Literature (Other) graduates carry a median of $19,281 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english literature (other) degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $21,788. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.

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North Carolina A And T State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in english literature (other), landing the #3 spot this year. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete the english literature (other) program here. Early-career english literature (other) graduates make about $50,715. Set against $29,078 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

A rank of #4 makes Rowan University one of the best values for english literature (other). Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. English Literature (Other) graduates carry a median of $24,950 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english literature (other) degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $40,921. That is a strong return on a $24,950 median debt. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bennington College earned it the #5 place for english literature (other). Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bennington. Students from in state pay about $66,262 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for english literature (other) graduates is $26,815. Early-career english literature (other) graduates make about $60,584. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 44%.

Other English Literature (Other) Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 78 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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