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Brigham Young University-Idaho offers English majors an extraordinary value at $7,131 net cost, nearly half the price of the next cheapest option. This massive cost advantage comes with trade-offs, as graduates earn $16,169 annually compared to University of Idaho's $26,933. Idaho's growing tech sector, including Micron Technology's semiconductor operations, creates demand for technical writing and communication specialists trained in literature programs.
7
Programs
$7,131 – $25,537
Net Price Range
$22,093
Avg. Program Earnings
55.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 English Language and Literature, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,131 $4,656 55.1% 95.6%
2 $12,832 $7,388 44.7% 86.8%
3 $13,782 $8,816 60.9% 73.9%
4 $17,324 $8,356 38.3%
5 $19,182 $8,782 61.9% 83.9%
6 $20,566 $36,030 64.1% 45.5%
7 $25,537 $39,370 59.9% 88.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,406 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Brigham Young University-Idaho's religious affiliation and institutional funding model allows them to offer net costs of $7,131, while Northwest Nazarene charges $25,537. The five public universities fall between $12,832 and $19,182, showing how Idaho's state funding keeps costs moderate.

How do earnings vary among Idaho English graduates?

University of Idaho graduates earn $26,933 annually, significantly outpacing other programs where data is available. Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates earn $16,169, while Idaho State and Boise State fall in between at $23,761 and $21,508 respectively.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Idaho?

The College of Idaho achieves the highest graduation rate at 64.1% despite charging $20,566 net cost. Surprisingly, the most affordable option at Brigham Young University-Idaho maintains a solid 55.1% rate, while Idaho State struggles at just 38.3%.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.