59 Best Public Professional English Language Universities in the USA

Compare 78 programs at 59 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 78 Universities 59 Scholarships 0

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,268/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,403
Students: 23,929

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,297/yr
Admission rate: 24%
Earnings (10yr): $61,675
Students: 32,212

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,434/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $66,125
Students: 20,370

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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,600/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $72,424
Students: 44,503

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa · Public University · Est. 1847

US #64 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,531/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $64,762
Students: 22,264

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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,070/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $62,454
Students: 32,394

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,406/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $57,262
Students: 15,142

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,668/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,198
Students: 13,830

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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1820

US #94 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,264/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,742
Students: 37,806

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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1919

US #95 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,548/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,511
Students: 33,475

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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,237/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $51,815
Students: 3,103

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Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1886

US #110 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,194/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $51,532
Students: 10,780

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,411/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $58,308
Students: 59,146

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,767/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 7,961

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,278/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $68,077
Students: 18,639

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1908

US #157 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,441/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,909
Students: 11,488

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York · Public University · Est. 1957

US #159 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,784/yr
Admission rate: 49%
Earnings (10yr): $74,502
Students: 18,101

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1946

US #174 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,435/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $57,289
Students: 24,453

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Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public University · Est. 1899

US #184 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,805/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,906
Students: 36,177

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San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,596/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $49,958
Students: 4,222

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Graduates of English Language programmes report a median $28,055 two years after finishing, across 13 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional English Language universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Missouri-Columbia, Florida State University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional English Language universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Professional English Language universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Professional English Language universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional English Language universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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