English Literature Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in English Literature is offered at 11 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in English Literature.
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Education Levels of English Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 266 students earned theirEnglish Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 20 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 170 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 70 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of English Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in English Literature of $42,308 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,997 |
| 4 years | $42,308 |
| 5 years | $49,276 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular English Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tyler Junior College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Northern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oral Roberts University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arcadia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gannon University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindenwood University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Literature. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English Literature that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 396 |
| Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 55 |
| Literature, Other | 36 |
| American Literature (United States) | 30 |
| American Literature (Canadian) | — |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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