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2025 Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland

8 Colleges in Maryland
677 English Degrees Awarded
$31,935 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 677 degrees in general english literature annually.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature 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.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
Doctor's Degrees in English

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Maryland

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 degree levels they offer.

Top Maryland Schools in English

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 English Degrees Awarded
$36,561 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 136 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from University of Maryland - College Park get an earnings boost of approximately $4,626 over the typical income of general english literature graduates.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 English Degrees Awarded
$35,283 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury University is a good option for students interested in a degree in general english literature. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury. This university ranks 12th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 58 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from Salisbury University earn a boost of about $3,348 over the typical income of general english literature graduates.

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Bachelors Degree Type
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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 English Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in general english literature has to check out Towson University. Towson is a large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were about 81 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Towson University make $7,315 more than the standard english grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 English Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature. UMBC is a large public university located in the large suburb of Baltimore. This university ranks 6th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 51 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career wages of $27,547.

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,025 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 24th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 27 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, english degree recipients generally make around $30,025 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,949 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #157 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Maryland is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career income of $30,949.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
104 English Degrees Awarded
$35,630 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 104 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Maryland Global Campus make $3,695 more than the average english grad.

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Masters Degree Type
MA in English Program Name

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In MD
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Baltimore, UB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 8 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UB in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 1,599
New York 333 3,106
New Jersey 273 1,005
District of Columbia 188 185
Delaware 175 115

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
English 677

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 233
English Literature (Other) 10

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