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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

224 Colleges
$28,153 Avg Salary
$23,892 Avg Student Debt

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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Hunter College

New York, NY

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 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 very 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.

Full General English Literature at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

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 fairly large public school located in the midsize 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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#4

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montclair State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large 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.

Read full report on General English Literature at Montclair State University

Out of the 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMGC is a fairly 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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#6

Queens College

Queens, NY

With a ranking of #6, Queens 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 Queens, QC is a public college with a 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small 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 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 #8 on the list. CCNY is a large public school located in the 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 ranked #9 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 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.

Full General English Literature at University of Delaware Report

With a ranking of #10, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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#11

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a 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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#12

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSI is a fairly 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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#13

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

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 large 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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#14

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany came in at #14 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 small 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.

Read full report on General English Literature at University at Albany

#15

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a fairly 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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#15

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a very 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.

Full General English Literature at Stony Brook University Report

#17

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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 college 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.

Read full report on General English Literature at University of Pennsylvania

#18

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean 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 #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college 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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#19

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

SUNY New Paltz 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 #19 on the list. SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the large 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.

Read full report on General English Literature at SUNY New Paltz

#20

Towson University

Towson, MD

With a ranking of #20, Towson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small 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.

Read full report on General English Literature at Towson University

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 large suburb of West Chester.

Of the 74 students majoring in English at WCUPA, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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#22

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the large 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.

Full General English Literature at University at Buffalo Report

#23

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

About 77% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 23% are male.

Read full report on General English Literature at Georgetown University

#23

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

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 college with a fairly 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.

Full General English Literature at Cornell University Report

The College of New Jersey ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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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#26

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY
#27

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD
#28

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY
#28

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY
#30

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
#30

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY
#33

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

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 schools 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

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general English literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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