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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

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

Finding the Best General English Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 746 degrees and certificates were awarded to general English literature students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Maryland 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the most popular school for general English literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 64% of the English majors at the school.

English majors at UMCP take out an average of $20,560 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $331, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 75% of the English majors at the school.

On average, English graduates from UMGC take out $28,301 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General English Literature at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 22 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 77% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $22,169. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $198.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at United States Naval Academy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in Maryland. Annapolis is a small public school located in the large suburb of Annapolis.

Women make up 58% of the English majors at the school.

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Out of the 22 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 47 students majoring in English at UMBC, 28% are male and 72% are female.

On average, English graduates from UMBC take out $22,884 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General English Literature at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Salisbury 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 #6 on the list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.

Of the 46 students majoring in English at Salisbury, 33% are male and 67% are female.

On average, English graduates from Salisbury take out $22,342 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary’s College of Maryland came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. SMCM is a small public school located in the suburb of St. Mary's City.

Of the 38 students majoring in English at SMCM, 29% are male and 71% are female.

Full General English Literature at St Mary’s College of Maryland Report

#8

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

Women make up 65% of the English majors at the school.

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#8

Washington College

Chestertown, MD

Washington College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 5% are male.

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#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins 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 #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 18 students majoring in English at Johns Hopkins, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,601
New York 3,129
New Jersey 1,005
District of Columbia 185
Delaware 115

General English Literature is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 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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