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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature

415 Colleges in the United States
3,951 Master's Degrees
$40,565 Avg Early-Career Salary
A master's degree in general English literature is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #45 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 415 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of general English literature. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,951 master's degrees in general English literature during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature The English master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for general English literature, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general English literature.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general English literature. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for English Students Working on Their Master's

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413 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NH
#2 Best Quality In NH

Southern New Hampshire University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general English literature. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in New Hampshire.

There were about 413 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent data year.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the English program make an average of $38,900 for their early career.

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130 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Arizona State University - Skysong is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general English literature. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Scottsdale. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Arizona.

There were about 130 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
77 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VT
#1 Best Quality In VT

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general English literature has to take a look at Middlebury College. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Middlebury. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Vermont.

There were approximately 77 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent year we have data available.

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50 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general English literature has to take a look at San Francisco State University. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in California.

There were approximately 50 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year.

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National University
La Jolla, CA
49 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#11 Best Quality In CA

National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of La Jolla.

There were approximately 49 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.

Master's recipients from the general English literature program at National University get $7,435 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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38 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#15 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 38 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the English program make about $37,100 in their early career salary.

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34 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#6 Best Quality In OH

Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Ohio.

There were roughly 34 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.

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33 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#17 Best Quality In CA

CSUN is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Northridge.

There were roughly 33 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available.

Soon after graduating, English master's recipients usually make around $31,500 at the beginning of their careers.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
33 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
#1 Best Quality In CT

Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Connecticut.

There were about 33 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

University at Buffalo is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Buffalo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in New York.

There were approximately 32 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#7 Best Quality In IL

Located in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Illinois.

There were approximately 30 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern Illinois University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
26 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#3 Best Quality In MA

Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Massachusetts.

There were about 26 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

Master's students who receive their degree from the English program make around $38,100 in the first couple years of their career.

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25 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#19 Best Quality In CA

Cal State Fullerton is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fullerton.

There were approximately 25 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their master's from the English program report average early career income of $42,200.

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Queens College
Queens, NY
25 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#14 Best Quality In NY

QC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Queens.

There were roughly 25 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available.

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24 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Colorado.

There were about 24 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.

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24 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in North Carolina.

There were roughly 24 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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24 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OH
#8 Best Quality In OH

Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Dayton. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Ohio.

There were approximately 24 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
23 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#13 Best Quality In NY

SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Paltz.

There were approximately 23 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at SUNY New Paltz in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in North Carolina.

There were about 23 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

Those general English literature students who get their master's degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte make $2,135 more than the standard English grad.

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23 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Pomona, Cal Poly Pomona is a public university with a very large student population.

There were approximately 23 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly Pomona in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their master's from the English program report average early career income of $32,200.

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22 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in North Carolina.

There were approximately 22 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

Master's students who receive their degree from the English program earn about $38,100 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in general English literature from East Carolina University

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22 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In OH
#2 Best Quality In OH

Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Ohio.

There were roughly 22 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#2 Best Quality In MN

Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the city of Mankato. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Minnesota.

There were approximately 21 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.

Master's recipients from the general English literature major at Minnesota State University - Mankato earn $4,735 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
#2 Best Quality In UT

Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Utah.

There were approximately 21 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 21 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at CSUDH in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in general English literature from California State University - Dominguez Hills

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Additional Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 415 different United States general English literature schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
52 California State University - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
52 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
52 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
52 Cornell University Ithaca, NY
52 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
58 Harvard University Cambridge, MA
58 Ball State University Muncie, IN
58 University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MD
58 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
62 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
62 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
62 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
62 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
62 Boise State University Boise, ID
62 Illinois State University Normal, IL
62 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
62 Marshall University Huntington, WV
62 Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA
62 University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature award.

Rank College Location
72 Northeastern University Boston, MA
72 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
72 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
72 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
72 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
72 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
72 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
72 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
72 Villanova University Villanova, PA
72 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO
72 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
72 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
72 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
72 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
72 University of Louisville Louisville, KY

General English Literature by Region

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Region
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Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
Great Lakes

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One of 3 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 3,729
English Literature (Other) 124
Literature 102

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