by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 786 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature bachelor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for english language & literature students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
The College of New Jersey is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from The College of New Jersey
Rowan University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in english language & literature from Rowan University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature needs to check out Monmouth University. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Monmouth University
Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Montclair State University
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Kean University
William Paterson University is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - Camden
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Seton Hall University
Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Stockton University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 2,084 |
| New York | 37 | 3,375 |
| Maryland | 33 | 744 |
| Delaware | 30 | 109 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 179 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 709 |
| English Literature (Other) | 39 |
| Writing Studies | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,488 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,847 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,177 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 830 |
| History | 618 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 294 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 196 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 7 |
