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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region

71 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,152 Master's Degrees
$37,095 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.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 71 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,152 master's degrees in English language and literature to qualified students.

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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 in the Far Western US Region The English language and literature 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 English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

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. 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 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. On top of that, you can visit 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.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for English Language & Literature Students Working on Their Master's

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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at National University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. National University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of La Jolla.

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

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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at San Francisco State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a very large student population.

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

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

University of California - Riverside is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in English language and literature. UCR is a very large public university located in the large city of Riverside.

There were approximately 53 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UCR 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

California State University - Long Beach is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population.

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

Antioch University - Los Angeles is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Culver City.

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

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41 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#24 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a very large student population.

There were roughly 41 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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33 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#21 Best Quality In CA

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

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

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#4 Best Quality In OR

Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Oregon.

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

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31 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OR
#2 Best Quality In OR

Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State 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 Oregon.

There were about 31 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
30 Annual Master's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco.

There were approximately 30 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for English Language & Literature students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
12 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
13 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
14 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
14 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Pomona, CA
16 Saint Mary’s College of California Moraga, CA
17 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA

Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

Explore the most popular English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 32 874
Washington 31 108
Oregon 29 107
Hawaii 27 14
Nevada 26 47
Alaska 21 22

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 593
General English Literature 544
English Literature (Other) 9
Literature 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 2,866
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,628
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 468
Philosophy & Religious Studies 251
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 142

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