Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Master's Degree in English

Master’s Degrees in English

3,937 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in english language is offered at 412 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.1% of english language graduates were international students.

Education Levels of English Language Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,937 people earned their master's degree in english language. This makes it the 45th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english language at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27,318
Master’s Degree 3,937
Associate Degree 2,646
Doctor’s Degree 1,016
Basic Certificate 430
Graduate Certificate 123
Undergraduate Certificate 2

Earnings of English Language Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in english language. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,093
Women 2,844
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of english language master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 119
Black or African American 245
Hispanic or Latino 416
White 2,665
International Students 163
Other Races/Ethnicities 329
undefined

There are 412 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
438 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their master's degree in english language from SNHU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
115 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in english language from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 72% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
45 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in english language from SFSU. Of these students, 52% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

National University

San Diego, California
43 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in english language from National University. About 72% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

41 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Long Beach is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in english language from CSULB. About 63% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in english language from ECU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in english language from OHIO Athens. About 80% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

32 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in english language from CSUN. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#9

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in english language from The Graduate Center. About 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
30 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in english language from Harvard. Of these students, 62% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
29 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Sacramento comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in english language from Sac State. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in english language from UMass Boston. Of these students, 52% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in english language from ASU - Tempe. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
26 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Miami University - Oxford. About 88% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
26 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont
26 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlebury College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Middlebury. Of these students, 68% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
25 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from University of Virginia. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#17

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
25 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Fullerton is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from UCF. About 79% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.