15 of the Most Affordable Bachelor’s Degrees in English/ Language Arts

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How many times have you seen a job posting that says “good communication skills required” or similar? It should go without saying that having some command of the English language is a necessity for a career in an English-speaking country such as the USA. Some of the skills that students can gain from completing a degree in English/ Literature Arts include creativity, communication, critical analysis, critical thinking, cultural understanding, effective writing, perceptive reading.

Now a degree in English/ Language Arts is maybe more than most people want or need. There is also a stigma that an English degree is a bad career choice. However, if such a degree does interest you, you can increase career opportunities by pairing it with a minor, certificate or degree in another discipline. Sometimes a supplementary master’s degree and/or professional certificate may be required, depending on the occupation in which you are interested.

A few choices for a supplementary area of study to pair with a bachelor’s degree in English includes public relations, communications, mass media, marketing, law (e.g., judicial writing), nursing/ medicine (medical writing), film (scriptwriting), political science (campaign writer) and more. There are also closely related choices such as Creative Writing, Journalism, Linguistics — all three of which will be covered in separate college ranking lists elsewhere on this site.

What about job prospects? While the BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) does not have a specific “English” occupation, it does profile job growth potential (between 2012-2022) of related careers:

Granted, some of these occupational choices may be in decline, but most are around the national average of 11% job growth (for the same duration) for the U.S. A few are higher. Of course, there are many more potential occupations for which a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in English may be qualified. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a career list from the English/ Language Arts program Web pages of the colleges and universities referenced in this college rankings list. While it may not be a full list, it is fairly comprehensive, with nearly 70 types of occupations, some of them variations of others.

acquisitions editor
adult education teacher
author
blogger
book reviewer
broadcast researcher
broadcaster
business development manager
church communications manager
community education program coordinator
community outreach coordinator
congressional aide
content developer
content marketer
copy editor
copywriter
corporate communications specialist
creative director
editor
editorial assistant
educational products/ services developer
educational sales representative
entertainment critic
entertainment reporter
fact checker
feature writer
film copywriter
filmmaker
foreign service official
human resources manager
journalist
lawyer
librarian
lyricist
managing editor
marketer
marketing specialist
motivational speaker
movie/ TV producer
music executive
new media specialist
news writer
online broadcaster
playwright
political reporter/ writer
political speechwriter
politician
PR manager
public education coordinator
public relations specialist
publisher
reporter
sales representative
secondary school teachers
SEO specialist
social media content writer
social media marketer
speechwriter
sports writer
staffing agent
story editor
talent agent
teacher
technical writer
travel writer
tutor
writer
youth program leader
youth services worker

This should put to rest the idea that a graduate of an English degree is unemployable. If some of these opportunities interest you, use this college rankings list to aid you in finding an affordable Bachelor’s degree in English/ Language Arts or related programs, (We will have college rankings on Journalism, Writing and Linguistics later this month.) This list continues our series of “Affordable Schools” for various bachelor’s degree programs. A summary of available data follows the Notes section, preceding the actual list of schools.

NOTES:

As accreditation can change or only be valid regionally, please verify accreditation of any college to which you are planning to apply.
See the “Methodology” section of the ranking list article 15 of the Most Affordable Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing for an explanation of the process we use to rank colleges in each list.
NCES data is subject to change and some of these “affordable degrees” guides may use more recent data than described in the Methodology.
For the full list of programs covered to date, please check our School Rankings page.

Statistics Summary

This is a summary of data available for the colleges/ universities mentioned in this college rankings list for bachelor’s of English/ Language Arts or related degree programs.

Yearly net price range: $1,640 – $6,058 (avg. for all students per school after discounts/ financial aid).
In-state tuition range: $3,120 – $7,259.
Out-of-state tuition range: $5,920 – $18,389.
Lowest in-state: Chipola College
Lowest out-of-state: Hobe Sound Bible College
Graduation rate range: 29-69%.
Transfer-out rate range: 2-39%. Two schools did not report.
Highest graduation rate: Hobe Sound Bible College.
Lowest transfer-out rate: Cal State schools were all 2% except .
Student population range: 251-38,128.
Undergrad population range: 251-32,726.
Oldest school: Elizabeth City State University (est. 1891).
Youngest school: Texas A&M International University (est. 1969).
# states covered: 6.
States covered: California (6), Florida (2), New York (2), North Carolina (1), Oklahoma (2), Texas (2).

Alphabetic list of schools covered in this ranking:

California State University, Bakersfield (Bakersfield, California).
California State University, Dominguez Hills (Carson, California).
California State University, Fresno (Fresno, California).
California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton, California).
California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California).
California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, California).
Chipola College (Marianna, Florida).
East Central University (Ada, Oklahoma).
Elizabeth City State University (Elizabeth City, North Carolina).
Hobe Sound Bible College (Hobe Sound, Florida).
Lehman College (Bronx, New York), aka CUNY Lehman College.
Texas A&M International University (Laredo, Texas).
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, Oklahoma).
University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, Texas).
York College, City University of New York (Jamaica, New York), aka CUNY York College.

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15: East Central University

East Central University (source)

East Central University (ECU) is a public university established in 1909 as East Central State Normal School. ECU is located in Ada, Oklahoma, some 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, OK, and about 160 miles roughly north of Dallas, Texas.

ECU offers two English-related Bachelor’s programs. Its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English provides students with advanced skills in communication, creativity, critical analysis, and cultural understanding, preparing them for careers both domestic and global. These include becoming an: author, content marketer, entertainment critic, feature writer, filmmaker, foreign service official, managing editor, motivational speaker, or politician. The BA requires 124 credit-hours (approx. 42 courses), with 16-21 for a required minor and 48 for the major (incl. such course options as creative writing; introduction to film; and persuasive writing and logic; plus individual study, practicum, and seminar options). Students who want to teach can take the English Teacher Certification Program, which adds 30 hours of Professional Education courses to a modified version of the English BA’s major requirements. Finally, ECU offers three 18-21 hour, English-related and interdisciplinary minors: English; Humanities; and Oklahoma Studies. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 34%.
Transfer-out rate: 31%.
In-state tuition: $5,599.
Out-of-state tuition: $13,512.
Yearly average net price: $6,058.
Student population: 4428.
# undergraduates: 3637.
Campus setting: Town: Remote.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.

14: California State University-San Bernardino

College of Education building, Cal State San Bernadino (source)

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a public university established in 1965 as San Bernardino-Riverside State College. CSUSB is part of the California State University system and is located in San Bernardino, California, about 60 miles roughly east of Los Angeles, CA.

CSUSB offers several English-related Bachelor’s program options. Its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English prepares students for careers (some requiring advanced degrees) that value high-level creative and critical analysis skills, including in: advertising, broadcasting, documentary filmmaking, environmental advocacy, family therapy, international aid, public administration, or sociology. It requires 180 units (approx. 45 courses), with 73 for the major (incl. one of three 36-unit tracks in Creative Writing, Linguistics, or Literature). Adding the English Teacher Preparation Program to the BA in English prepares students for one of two secondary school Teaching Credential tracks: the Single Subject – Intern or Single Subject – Student Teaching. Meanwhile, the General and Arts and Letters tracks of the BA in Liberal Studies allow for concentrations in English and/ or Literature (and the General track can lead to becoming a primary school teacher). Finally, CSUSB has three 28-32 unit, English-related minors: English; Film Studies; and Script Writing. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 48%.
Transfer-out rate: 2%.
In-state tuition: $6,550.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,710.
Yearly average net price: $5,993.
Student population: 18952.
# undergraduates: 16743.
Campus setting: City: Midsize.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.

13: University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Troutt Hall, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (source)

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public college established in 1908 as the Oklahoma College for Women. USAO’s main campus is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 45 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, OK.

USAO offers two English-related Bachelor’s programs — both based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for careers in a diverse array of fields (some requiring advanced degrees). These include: advertising, advocacy, anthropology, business development, communications, foreign service, international aid, journalism, law, library science, lobbying, public affairs, or sociology. The BA requires at least 124 credit-hours (approx. 45 courses), with 39 for the major (incl. courses in advanced grammar; linguistic history; rhetoric and composition; and technical writing). Meanwhile, USAO’s English Teacher Certification Program prepares students to become English/ Language Arts teachers in middle or secondary school. It combines the English BA with a Teacher Certification and requires 124 hours of courses (incl. 76 for the major: 42 for the English core, 34 for the Education core). Finally, USAO has two 18-hour, English-related minors: in English and Professional Writing. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 46%.
Transfer-out rate: 35%.
In-state tuition: $6,270.
Out-of-state tuition: $15,210.
Yearly average net price: $5,884.
Student population: 904.
# undergraduates: 904.
Campus setting: Town: Distant.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.

12: CUNY York College

York College CUNY; nearby Jamaica Avenue (source)

York College is a public, senior college established in 1966 as part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. York is located in Jamaica, Queens, NY (the Jamaica neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City, NY), about five miles north of John F. Kennedy International Airport.

York offers three English-related Bachelor’s programs — all based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for a career as an: acquisitions editor, business development manager, creative director, lyricist, movie/ TV producer, music executive, new media specialist, sports writer, staffing agent, or travel writer. The BA requires 120 credit-hours (approx. 40 courses), with 39 for the major (incl. a 9-unit emphasis in either Literature or Writing, Rhetoric, and Language). For students who want to become primary school teachers, York has a 120-hour English Childhood Education BA, which requires 79 hours for the major (39 for English and 40 for Education, incl. student teaching assignments). To become a middle school teacher, York has its 120-hour BA in English Education/ Middle School Extension, which requires 78 hours for the major (39 for English and 39 for Education, incl. student teaching assignments). Finally, York has two 15-hour, English-related minors: Creative Writing and English. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 29%.
Transfer-out rate: 39%.
In-state tuition: $6,396.
Out-of-state tuition: $13,206.
Yearly average net price: $5,856.
Student population: 8493.
# undergraduates: 8438.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: No.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.

11: California State University-Bakersfield

Walter Stiern Library, California State University, Bakersfield (source)

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a public university established in 1965 as California State College, Bakersfield. It is part of the California State University system and its main campus is in Bakersfield, California, about 115 miles northwest of Los Angeles, CA.

CSUB offers multiple English related Bachelor’s program options. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English: Language and Literature (EMLL) prepares students for careers with: broadcast media companies, digital marketing firms, film production companies, non-profits, or publishing companies. The EMLL BA requires 180 units (approx. 40 courses) and has seven optional, 15-unit areas of emphasis: Children’s Literature; Contract (topic of choice); Creative Writing; Ethnic Literature; Film Studies; Linguistics; or World Literature). Students who want to teach secondary school have the 180-unit BA in English: Credential Emphasis (EMCE) (PDF, p.2), which has three optional, 15-26 unit specializations: Extended Studies; Journalism; or Theatre. To teach elementary and/ or middle school, there is the BA in Liberal Studies (LS) with the extended Introductory English track. The appropriate Teaching Credential can be added to the EMCE or LS BAs. Finally, CSUB has three 20-unit minors: Children’s Literature; English Literature; and Linguistics. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 41%.
Transfer-out rate: 2%.
In-state tuition: $6,792.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,952.
Yearly average net price: $5,690.
Student population: 8720.
# undergraduates: 7635.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.

10: University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso (source)

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public university that was established in 1914 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. Today UTEP is part of the University of Texas System and is located in El Paso, Texas, some 550 miles northwest of San Antonio, TX, and about 270 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UTEP offers several English-related Bachelor’s program options. Its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and American Literature can help students become: book reviewers, congressional aides, content developers, entertainment critics, fact checkers, political speechwriters, SEO specialists, story editors, or talent agents. This BA requires 120 credit-hours (approx. 40 courses), with 36 for the major. The BA in English Language Arts also requires 120 hours, with 33-36 for its major. While this BA is specifically designed for students who want to teach high school, a 21-hour Secondary Education minor can actually be added to both BAs. Those who want to teach middle school can select from two Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) options: the English Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Composite; or the English Language Arts and Reading Composite. Finally, UTEP offers four 18-hour, English related minors: English and American Literature; English Composite Studies; Rhetoric and Writing Studies; and Screen Writing. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 38%.
Transfer-out rate: 31%.
In-state tuition: $7,259.
Out-of-state tuition: $18,389.
Yearly average net price: $5,607.
Student population: 23079.
# undergraduates: 19817.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.

9: California State University-Fresno

Henry Madden Library, CSU Fresno (source)

California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1911 as Fresno State Normal School. It is part of the California State University system and is located in Fresno, California, about 190 miles southeast of San Francisco, CA, and 230 miles northwest of Los Angeles, CA.

Fresno State offers two English related Bachelor’s programs, one with six options. Its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English prepares students for careers in copywriting, entertainment reporting, film production, foreign service, marketing, news writing, playwriting, politics, publishing, radio/ television, social media marketing, or theater arts. This BA requires 120 units (approx. 40 courses), with 32 for the major (incl. senior-year internship and capstone options). For students wanting to teach, Fresno State has a 120-unit BA in English Education, which prepares students for the Single Subject Teaching Credential. This BA’s major accounts for 43-45 units (incl. 15-17 for one of six Extended Studies areas of emphasis: Composition and Rhetoric; Creative Writing; Linguistics; Literature; Speech; or Theater Education). Finally, Fresno State also has three other English related program options: a 12-unit certificate in Creative Writing; a 20-unit minor in Creative Writing; and a 20-unit minor in English. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 52%.
Transfer-out rate: 2%.
In-state tuition: $6,299.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,459.
Yearly average net price: $5,599.
Student population: 23179.
# undergraduates: 20511.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.

8: California State University-Fullerton

Calstate Fullerton walkway (source)

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1957 as Orange County State College. It is part of the California State University system and its main campus is in Fullerton, California, some 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles, CA.

CSUF offers three English-related Bachelor’s programs. Its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English prepares students for careers with a variety of organizations/ companies, including: advertising agencies, banks, charities, colleges, game developers, magazines/ newspapers, radio stations, social service organizations, software developers, TV studios, or web developers. The BA requires 120 units (approx. 40 courses), with 42 for the major (incl. senior-year independent study, internship, and tutorial options). Students who want to teach have the English Education program, which starts with a modified degree in English and leads to one of the Single Subject Credentials to prepare students to become high school English teachers. For students who want an English degree that provides a global perspective and shows where collaborative connections can be made between English and others fields, there is CSUF’s 120-unit BA in Comparative Literature. Finally, students in other majors can study English via CSUF’s 21-unit minor. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 56%.
Transfer-out rate: 3%.
In-state tuition: $6,315.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,475.
Yearly average net price: $5,542.
Student population: 38128.
# undergraduates: 32726.
Campus setting: Suburb: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.

7: Texas A & M International University

Water fountain, Texas A&M International University (source)

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university established in 1969 as Texas A&I University at Laredo. TAMIU is part of the Texas A&M University System and is located in Laredo, Texas, about 155 miles southwest of San Antonio, TX.

TAMIU offers four English-related Bachelor’s program options — three based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for careers in advertising, broadcasting, content marketing, corporate training, or motivational speaking; or for advanced studies in law, public administration, or social work. The BA requires 120 credit-hours (approx. 43 courses), with 18 for a required minor and 33 for the major (incl. a capstone seminar). Students who want to teach can take the BA in English with Grades 7-12 Certification. It also requires 120 hours, with 39 for the major and 26 for the Professional Education core (incl. a student teaching assignment). Those planning to continue on to a Master of Arts (MA) should consider the combined BA/ MA, which allows students to begin graduate studies in their senior year. Those who want a Bachelor’s degree that combines English with complementary subjects should consider the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies. Finally, TAMIU has three 18-hour minors: Creative Writing; English; and Writing and Rhetoric. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 45%.
Transfer-out rate: n/a.
In-state tuition: $6,453.
Out-of-state tuition: $15,129.
Yearly average net price: $4,639.
Student population: 7554.
# undergraduates: 6741.
Campus setting: City: Midsize.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.

6: Hobe Sound Bible College

A “bubble house” near Hobe Sound Bible College (source)

Hobe Sound Bible College (HSBC) is a private, not-for-profit, Christian college that was established in 1960 as Hobe Sound Bible Institute. HSBC is located in Hobe Sound, Florida, on South Florida’s Atlantic coast, about 100 miles north of Miami, FL.

HSBC offers one English related Bachelor’s program — its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Secondary English Education (PDF, p.69). With this BA, HSBC students become prepared to teach English composition, grammar, and literature from a Christian perspective to middle and/ or secondary school students. Some HSBC students also utilize this BA to pursue other career options, including: church communications manager, community outreach coordinator, editorial assistant, journalist, news writer, politician, PR manager, public education coordinator, social media content writer, speechwriter, or youth program leader. The BA requires 130 credit-hours (approx. 44 courses), with 30 for the Bible core and 25 for professional education courses (incl. educational psychology; teaching English in secondary schools; and a supervised, senior-year student teaching assignment). The English major, meanwhile, accounts for 30 hours (incl. courses in advanced grammar and composition; American literature; and creative writing). See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 69%.
Transfer-out rate: n/a.
In-state tuition: $5,920.
Out-of-state tuition: $5,920.
Yearly average net price: $4,607.
Student population: 251.
# undergraduates: 251.
Campus setting: Suburb: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: B.

5: Chipola College

Jackson County Courthouse in Marianna, Florida (source)

Chipola College is a public college established in 1947 as Chipola Junior College. It is part of the Florida College System and is located in Marianna, Florida, some 70 miles northwest of Tallahassee, FL, and about 180 miles roughly east of Mobile, Alabama.

Chipola offers one English related Bachelor’s program — its Bachelor of Science (BS) in English Education (PDF). This BA is designed specifically to prepare students to become middle or secondary school teachers. However, some students do utilize the degree to pursue other career opportunities, such as: adult education teacher, community education program coordinator, educational products/ services developer, educational sales representative, librarian, technical writer, tutor, or youth services worker. The BS requires a minimum of 120 semester-hours (approx. 44 courses), with about 57 hours of upper division courses (incl. such course options as adolescent literature; advanced expository writing; American literature; classroom management and communication; early and emergent literacy, language and cultural understanding; and teaching methods in secondary school English/ language arts; plus a senior-year seminar in English education and a senior-year student teaching assignment). See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 42%.
Transfer-out rate: 17%.
In-state tuition: $3,120.
Out-of-state tuition: $8,950.
Yearly average net price: $4,418.
Student population: 2080.
# undergraduates: 2080.
Campus setting: Town: Distant.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.

4: California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles (source)

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1947 as Los Angeles State College. It is part of the California State University system and its main campus is in Los Angeles, California, about 5 miles roughly east of the city’s downtown core.

CSULA offers several English related Bachelor’s program options — most of them based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for such career roles as: broadcast researcher, copy editor, corporate communications specialist, film copywriter, online broadcaster, reporter, or software publisher. Each option requires 180 units (approx. 45 courses), with 80 for the General major and 90 for the Single Subject Teaching (SST) major (both allow for senior-year capstone, practicum, and/ or seminar opportunities). The SST also requires one of six 20-unit areas of extended study in: Communication; Creative Writing; Expository Writing and Language; Literature and Textual Analysis; Literature of Diversity; or Theatre and Drama. Students can become elementary school teachers via the BA in Liberal Studies with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation option. This has an optional 20-unit depth area in Language Arts. Finally, CSULA has two English-related, 24-28 unit minors in Creative Writing and English. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 41%.
Transfer-out rate: 2%.
In-state tuition: $6,348.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,508.
Yearly average net price: $2,735.
Student population: 24488.
# undergraduates: 20681.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.

3: Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State University (source)

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a public HBCU (Historically Black College/ University) established in 1891. ECSU is part of the University of North Carolina system and is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, about 170 miles east and slightly north of Raleigh, NC; and some 55 miles south and slightly west of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

ECSU offers five English-related Bachelor’s program options — four based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for careers as authors, bloggers, broadcasters, copywriters, human resources managers, marketing specialists, sales reps, or teachers. The BA requires 124 credit-hours (approx. 44 courses), with 51 for the major (incl. courses in advanced composition; advanced grammar; American literature; a senior-year internship; and a senior-year research methods capstone). Instead of the general major, students can take one of three 57-60 credit concentrations in Creative Writing, Mass Communication, or News Media. Students who want to teach can take the Bachelor Science (BS) in Elementary Education, which has an 18-24 credit academic concentration in English. (Other teaching options for English majors are potentially available through ECSU’s Teacher Education programs.) Finally, students in other majors can study English via ECSU’s 21-hour minor or 18-credit academic concentration. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 39%.
Transfer-out rate: 17%.
In-state tuition: $4,498.
Out-of-state tuition: $16,173.
Yearly average net price: $2,490.
Student population: 1867.
# undergraduates: 1805.
Campus setting: Town: Distant.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.

2: CUNY Lehman College

Lehman College Plaza and Music Building (source)

Lehman College is a public college established in 1967 and is located in the Bronx, New York. It started as part of Hunter College in 1931, joining the City University of New York (CUNY) system in 1967. It is named after former governor Herbert H. Lehman, who was also a senator and philanthropist.

Lehman offers four English-related Bachelor’s program options — all based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA prepares students for a variety of careers (some requiring advanced degrees), including becoming an editor, lawyer, librarian, journalist, public relations specialist, publisher, or writer. Each BA option requires 120 credits (approx. 40 courses), with 40-41 for the Creative Writing, Literature, or Professional Writing majors (incl. colloquium, seminar, and tutorial course options). Students in these three majors can add a Middle and High School Teaching Certificate to become middle or secondary school teachers. Students who want to become pre- or primary school teachers, though, should take the Early Childhood and Childhood Education (ECCE)/ English certification major, which requires 31-32 credits, plus an ECCE Teaching Certificate. Finally, Lehman also has four 12-13 credit, English-related minors: Creative Writing; Literature; Professional Communications; and Professional Writing. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 37%.
Transfer-out rate: 27%.
In-state tuition: $6,408.
Out-of-state tuition: $13,218.
Yearly average net price: $2,327.
Student population: 12398.
# undergraduates: 10326.
Campus setting: City: Large.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.

1: California State University-Dominguez Hills

Library, California State University-Dominguez Hills (source)

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a public university established in 1960 as South Bay State College. It is part of the California State University system and is located in Carson, California, less than 20 miles south of Los Angeles, CA.

CSUDH offers several Bachelor’s program options in English — most based on its Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This BA gives students “the ability to read perceptively, write effectively, and think critically,” preparing them for careers in advertising, business, communications, journalism, media, or publishing. Each option requires at least 120 units (approx. 40 courses), with 39 for the Literature major or 33 for the Language and Linguistics major. The English Education major prepares students to become secondary school teachers; it requires 56 units (incl. a 15-unit Extended Studies field choice in Communications, Literature, or Theater Arts). Students wanting to become elementary school teachers have CSUDH’s BA in Liberal Studies, which has 12-unit area of study options in English Language and Linguistics or English Literature. Finally, CSUDH has three other English-related options: an 18-unit certificate in Professional and Creative Writing; a 15-unit minor in English; and a 15-unit minor in Language and Linguistics. See site for additional requirements/ details, or contact the school.

Graduation rate: 32%.
Transfer-out rate: 2%.
In-state tuition: $6,139.
Out-of-state tuition: $17,299.
Yearly average net price: $1,640.
Student population: 14687.
# undergraduates: 12682.
Campus setting: City: Small.
Campus housing avail.: Yes.
Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.