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Cheapest English Language and Literature Colleges in Utah

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Weber State University English graduates earn $37,208 annually, the highest among Utah's eight programs, while Utah Valley University offers the most affordable path at just $8,463 net cost. Utah's growing tech sector and Silicon Slopes companies increasingly value strong writing and communication skills for content marketing, technical documentation, and corporate communications roles. The state's public universities dominate affordability, with six of the eight programs costing under $16,000 annually.
8
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$28,027
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 English Language and Literature, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $10,722 $6,391 43.0%
3 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
4 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
6 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
7 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
8 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Utah English programs?

Weber State graduates earn $37,208 compared to Southern Utah's $21,964, a difference of over $15,000 annually. Weber State's location in Ogden provides closer access to Salt Lake City's corporate markets and tech companies that hire English majors for marketing and communications roles.

How does Brigham Young University compare to other private options?

BYU costs $14,487 net compared to Westminster's $26,536, making it $12,000 cheaper annually despite both being private institutions. BYU also achieves an 82.20% graduation rate, significantly higher than any public program in the state.

Is student debt manageable for English majors at Utah schools?

Most programs keep debt reasonable, with Weber State graduates owing just $9,000 and BYU students at $10,494. However, Westminster graduates face $26,500 in debt, which represents more than their $24,267 starting salary.

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