Master’s Degrees in General English Literature
Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,937 people earned their master's degree in english. This earns it the #47 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english 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 Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in english is $48,292. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,917 to a high of $53,234.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for english majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in english. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,093 |
| Women | 2,844 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english 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 |
Most Popular English Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 412 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english 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 from SNHU. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from ASU - Skysong. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 48,292.
San Francisco State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from SFSU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. San Francisco State University english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
National University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from National University. Of these students, 72% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at National University make a median salary of 48,292.
California State University - Long Beach is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from CSULB. Of these students, 63% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 48,292.
East Carolina University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from ECU. About 68% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ECU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 80% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
California State University - Northridge is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from CSUN. About 69% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 58% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
The 10th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. 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 from Harvard. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Harvard University make a median salary of 48,292.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from Sac State. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 48,292.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from UMass Boston. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that UMass Boston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english 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 from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 48,292.
Yale University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from Yale. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Yale University make a median salary of 48,292.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Middlebury College. 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 from Middlebury. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Middlebury College english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from University of Virginia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from Minnesota State Mankato. About 83% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Minnesota State University - Mankato english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. 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 from Cal State Fullerton. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. California State University - Fullerton english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from UCF. Of these students, 79% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to english that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4,160 |
| Other English Literature | 143 |
| Literature | 134 |
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.
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