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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in New Jersey (With Aid)

13 Ranked Colleges
153 Degrees Awarded
$25,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master's in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid

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English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,873 and had an average of $24,681 in loans still to pay off.

Across New Jersey, there were 1,216 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,100 and $26,643 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 153 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,690 and $39,821 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in English language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English language and literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in New Jersey (With Aid)

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Princeton University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid list. Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Princeton also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Princeton University

#2

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Montclair State is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montclair State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Montclair State University

#3

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - Newark. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid list. Rutgers Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers Newark did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - Newark are $32,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 8 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #5 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Rutgers New Brunswick

#5

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - Camden. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid. Rutgers University - Camden is a medium-sized public school situated in Camden, New Jersey. It awarded 10 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers Camden also took the #10 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Camden are $31,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Rutgers Camden

#6

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

The College of New Jersey landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking. The College of New Jersey is a public institution located in Ewing, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

TCNJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The College of New Jersey are $15,883, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full TCNJ English Language & Literature Report

#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Kean University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Kean University is a fairly large public school situated in Union, New Jersey. It awarded 5 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kean, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kean are $22,318.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Kean University

#11 in overall quality

William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid list. William Paterson University of New Jersey is a medium-sized school located in Wayne, New Jersey that handed out 7 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

William Paterson University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William Paterson University are $20,970.

Full William Paterson University of New Jersey English Language & Literature Report

#9

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

Rowan University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking. Rowan is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rowan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rowan University are $15,787, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rowan University English Language & Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is located in Madison, New Jersey and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FDU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FDU are $10,674, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at FDU

#11

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

Monmouth University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid list. Monmouth is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Monmouth also took the #3 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Monmouth are $28,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Monmouth University English Language & Literature Report

#12

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Seton Hall University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking. Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit institution located in South Orange, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Seton Hall also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Seton Hall

#13

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey

Drew University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in New Jersey For Those Getting Aid ranking. Drew is a small school located in Madison, New Jersey that handed out 3 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Drew did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drew University are $19,871, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Drew University

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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