Master’s Degrees in General English Literature
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Education Levels of English Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,951 master's degrees were awarded to English majors. 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 | 31,214 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,951 |
| Associate Degree | 3,166 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 924 |
| Basic Certificate | 798 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 337 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
Earnings of English Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in English is $44,855. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,787 and the high is $48,879.
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. About 71.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,126 |
| Women | 2,825 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 414 |
| White | 2,694 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 320 |
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 438 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at SNHU. About 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for English 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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The English program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 115 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Francisco State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. The English program at San Francisco State University awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at National University. About 74% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. 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. The English program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Carolina University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at ECU. About 74% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The English program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in English from CSUN. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in English from The Graduate Center. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at Harvard. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The English program at California State University - Sacramento awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. The English program at University of Massachusetts - Boston awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for English 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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in English from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in English from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The English program at Yale University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 English program at Middlebury College awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at University of Virginia. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 72% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in English from Cal State Fullerton. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in English from UCF. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 3,697 |
| Other English Literature | 145 |
| Literature | 116 |
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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