by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 168 master's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & literature students working on their master's degree.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in english language & literature has to take a look at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
The College of New Jersey is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from The College of New Jersey
Rowan University is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Rowan University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in english language & literature needs to take a look at Montclair State University. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Montclair State University
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Seton Hall University
Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Monmouth University
Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Camden.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - Camden
Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - Newark
FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Madison.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 691 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 359 |
| Maryland | 32 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 60 |
| Delaware | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 81 |
| Writing Studies | 66 |
| English Literature (Other) | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 657 |
| Social Sciences | 264 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 237 |
| Communication & Journalism | 113 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 73 |
| History | 69 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 29 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 19 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |