2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best General English Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general English literature was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 40,481 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General English Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General English Literature
Our 2023 rankings named Hunter College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 232 students majoring in English at Hunter, 22% are male and 78% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at Hunter accumulate an average of around $15,462 in student debt.
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Out of the 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
Women make up 64% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UMCP accumulate an average of around $20,560 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Binghamton University is a large public school located in the suburb of Vestal.
Of the 125 students majoring in English at Binghamton University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Binghamton University carry an average student debt load of $21,683. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $257, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Montclair State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 23% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Montclair State carry an average student debt load of $25,063. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $223.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Global Campus is a great place for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
Women make up 75% of the English majors at the school.
English majors at UMGC take out an average of $28,301 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Queens College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 65% of the English majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at QC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,680.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
About 68% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 32% are male.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,670. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $249, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The City College of New York landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. CCNY is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 104 students majoring in English at CCNY, 28% are male and 72% are female.
On average, English graduates from CCNY take out $16,545 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Delaware did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 101 students majoring in English at UD, 45% are male and 55% are female.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at UD take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,928. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $592.
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Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Of the 100 students majoring in English at Columbia, 39% are male and 61% are female.
English majors at Columbia take out an average of $28,057 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Fordham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 80% of the English majors at the school.
English majors at Fordham U take out an average of $23,644 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $537.
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College of Staten Island CUNY came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CSI is a large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.
Of the 97 students majoring in English at CSI, 18% are male and 82% are female.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at CSI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,923.
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Temple University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 65% of the English majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Temple carry an average student debt load of $25,764. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.
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University at Albany ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 72% of the English majors at the school.
On average, English graduates from UAlbany take out $22,610 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $232.
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With a ranking of #15, Lehman College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public school with a large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 25% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Lehman carry an average student debt load of $15,998.
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Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 93 students majoring in English at SUNY Stony Brook, 31% are male and 69% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from SUNY Stony Brook carry an average student debt load of $19,647.
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University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 74% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UPenn accumulate an average of around $19,795 in student debt.
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Kean University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 83% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $29,909 in student debt.
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SUNY New Paltz ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of New Paltz.
Women make up 72% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at SUNY New Paltz accumulate an average of around $21,866 in student debt.
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Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Towson is a very large public school located in the city of Towson.
Women make up 77% of the English majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at Towson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,169. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $198.
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With a ranking of #21, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCUPA is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.
Of the 74 students majoring in English at WCUPA, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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University at Buffalo landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.
Women make up 65% of the English majors at the school.
English majors at University at Buffalo take out an average of $21,135 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Georgetown University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
About 77% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 23% are male.
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Cornell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 73% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at Cornell accumulate an average of around $14,475 in student debt.
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The College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 84% of the English majors at the school.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ |
| 35 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 35 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| 37 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| 37 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| 39 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA |
| 40 | Rutgers University - Camden | Camden, NJ |
| 41 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 42 | St John’s University - New York | Queens, NY |
| 42 | Barnard College | New York, NY |
| 42 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg, PA |
Best General English Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best general English literature colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,601 |
| New York | 3,129 |
| Maryland | 746 |
| New Jersey | 1,005 |
| District of Columbia | 185 |
| Delaware | 115 |
General English Literature Related Majors
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general English literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to English
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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