2025 Best English Schools in New York
44
Colleges in New York
3,032
English Language Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
english, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 44 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best English Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,032 degrees in english annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great English School
Your choice of english school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall English School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
English Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for English in New York
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english language degree levels they offer.
10 Top New York Schools in English Language
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
117
English Language Degrees Awarded
Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in english. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 117 english students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Columbia University in the City of New York
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
131
English Language Degrees Awarded
Fordham University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in english. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx. A Best Colleges rank of #67 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.
There were about 131 english students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Fordham University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in English Language & Literature
Program Name
Turn your love of reading and writing into a career with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in English Language & Literature from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NY
72
English Language Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in english has to check out Cornell University. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were about 72 english students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
114
English Language Degrees Awarded
Binghamton University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in english. Binghamton University is a large public university located in the suburb of Vestal. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Binghamton University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 114 english students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Binghamton University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In NY
37
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Colgate is a great university overall.
There were about 37 english students who graduated with this degree at Colgate in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Colgate University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
28th
Most Popular In NY
60
English Language Degrees Awarded
Barnard is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Barnard is a great college overall.
There were roughly 60 english students who graduated with this degree at Barnard in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Barnard College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
26th
Most Popular In NY
34
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were about 34 english students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
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Masters
Degree Type
MA in English
Program Name
You can earn your MA in English entirely online with Southern New Hampshire University! This online English degree program can help you increase your analytical and communication skills.
More information about a degree in MA in English from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NY
96
English Language Degrees Awarded
UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Albany. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAlbany is a great university overall.
There were roughly 96 english students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from University at Albany
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
108
English Language Degrees Awarded
SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. A Best Colleges rank of #153 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.
There were roughly 108 english students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Stony Brook University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
20th
Most Popular In NY
60
English Language Degrees Awarded
University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.
There were about 60 english students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available.
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