English Master’s Degrees
There are 1,374 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in English.
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Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34,210 people earned theirEnglish majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of English Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in English of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,969 |
| 4 years | $41,218 |
| 5 years | $47,515 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular English Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 383 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 362 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 256 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 235 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 173 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 170 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for English majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. This school awarded 160 master's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- College Factual
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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