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

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

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

With 194 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general English literature is the #15 most popular major in Maine.

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 Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the English bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maine.

Our analysis found University of Southern Maine to be the most popular school for general English literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Portland.

Women make up 79% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from University of Southern Maine carry an average student debt load of $23,801.

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#2

University of Maine

Orono, ME

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. UMaine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono.

Of the 31 students majoring in English at UMaine, 29% are male and 71% are female.

Full General English Literature at University of Maine Report

#3

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bowdoin College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in Maine. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 67% of the English majors at the school.

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#4

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bates College is a great place for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bates is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston.

Women make up 39% of the English majors at the school.

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#5

Colby College

Waterville, ME

Out of the 13 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Colby College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 60% of the English majors at the school.

Read full report on General English Literature at Colby College

University of Maine at Farmington ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the remote town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in English at UMaine Farmington, 21% are male and 79% are female.

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University of Maine at Augusta came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Located in the town of Augusta, UMA is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 73% of the English majors at the school.

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University of Maine at Presque Isle came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. UMPI is a small public school located in the rural area of Presque Isle.

Of the 6 students majoring in English at UMPI, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#9

University of New England

Biddeford, ME

University of New England came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. UNE is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Biddeford.

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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.

Of the 2 students majoring in English at Saint Joseph's Maine, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,488
Connecticut 582
New Hampshire 855
Rhode Island 209
Vermont 135

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 13 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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