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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

17 Ranked Colleges
218 Degrees Awarded
$32,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,685 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,311 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,538 and $22,104 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 218 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in linguistics and comparative literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality linguistics and comparative literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree comparative literature students with aid.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#17 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The City College of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. CCNY is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree comparative literature students with aid list, CCNY has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CCNY Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#2

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took the #7 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 12 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montclair State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montclair State University Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#4

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Delaware is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #5 spot on the list. Georgetown University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

Georgetown also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591.

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#6

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 2 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#7

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 9 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

WCUPA also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758.

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#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Buffalo landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #14 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#11 in overall quality

Binghamton University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Vestal, New York, and it awarded 4 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Binghamton University Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#13

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

Cornell University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#14

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Millersville University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

Millersville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are $16,350.

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#15

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Rochester Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#16

New York University

New York, New York
#2 in overall quality

New York University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#8 in overall quality

Syracuse University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Syracuse Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

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  • 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%.

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  • *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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