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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature

529 Colleges in the United States
7,906 Master's Degrees
$36,463 Avg Early-Career Salary
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 529 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for English language and literature students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,906 master's degrees in English language and literature during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in English language and literature matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality English language and literature program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in English Language & Literature
Bachelor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Doctor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Overall Popularity in English Language & Literature

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for English language and literature.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in English language and 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 Language & Literature Students Working on Their Master's

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456 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 English language and literature. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit 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 English language and literature in New Hampshire.

There were approximately 456 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.

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148 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in New York.

There were about 148 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
139 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#13 Best Quality In FL

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in English language and literature has to take a look at Full Sail University. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 139 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year.

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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 English language and literature. Located in the large city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Arizona.

There were about 130 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year.

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97 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

VCFA is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Montpelier.

There were about 97 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at VCFA in the most recent year we have data available.

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The New School
New York, NY
90 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#15 Best Quality In NY

New School University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

There were about 90 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.

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National University
La Jolla, CA
86 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#19 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were roughly 86 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.

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New York University
New York, NY
83 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in New York.

There were roughly 83 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
82 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#5 Best Quality In MO

Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Missouri.

There were approximately 82 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available.

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

Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Vermont.

There were approximately 77 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.

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68 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#14 Best Quality In CA

SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Francisco.

There were about 68 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year.

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67 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Maryland.

There were roughly 67 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
66 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#3 Best Quality In IA

Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Iowa.

There were roughly 66 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
60 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#14 Best Quality In TX

Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.

There were roughly 60 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available.

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56 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Arizona.

There were about 56 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
55 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#8 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Virginia.

There were roughly 55 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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53 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Virginia.

There were approximately 53 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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53 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#13 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 53 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent data year.

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48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#7 Best Quality In LA

Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Louisiana.

There were approximately 48 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year.

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

NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were about 48 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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47 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#20 Best Quality In CA

CSULB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Long Beach.

There were about 47 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available.

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47 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#7 Best Quality In TX

Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lubbock. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Texas.

There were approximately 47 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY
45 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
#8 Best Quality In NY

Sarah Lawrence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bronxville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in New York.

There were approximately 45 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Sarah Lawrence in the most recent data year.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
43 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#7 Best Quality In IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Illinois.

There were roughly 43 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.

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43 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Culver City, Antioch University - Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 43 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Antioch University - Los Angeles in the most recent data year.

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT
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Queens College
Queens, NY
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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Emerson College
Boston, MA
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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
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Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 529 different United States English language and literature schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
50 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
53 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
53 Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL
55 University of Virginia - Main Campus Charlottesville, VA
55 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM
55 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
58 Harvard University Cambridge, MA
58 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison, NJ
58 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
61 Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL
61 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
61 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
61 Boise State University Boise, ID
65 University of North Texas Denton, TX
65 Boston University Boston, MA
65 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
65 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
65 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
65 Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC
65 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO
72 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
72 Cornell University Ithaca, NY
72 Wright State University - Main Campus Dayton, OH
72 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA
72 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
77 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
77 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
77 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
77 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Pomona, CA
77 SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY
77 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
77 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 English Language & Literature award.

Rank College Location
84 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
84 Saint Mary’s College of California Moraga, CA
84 Rutgers University - Newark Newark, NJ
84 Spalding University Louisville, KY
84 Hunter College New York, NY
84 University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MD
84 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
91 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX
91 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
91 Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
91 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
91 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
91 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
97 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX
97 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
97 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
97 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
97 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
97 University of Denver Denver, CO
97 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
97 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
97 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
97 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
97 University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MA
97 Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH
97 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC

English Language & Literature by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
Great Lakes

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 3,951
Writing Studies 3,729
English Literature (Other) 124
Literature 102

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 16,654
Theology & Religious Vocations 13,427
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,964
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,198
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 1,990

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