2026 Best Literature Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

New York, NY

No school ranked higher than Cuny Graduate School And University Center this year in the United States. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public school based in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $7,235 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. Graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile

#2

American University

Washington, DC

A rank of #2 makes American University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,771. Students borrow a median of $26,105 to complete their Literature program here. Get the full American University report

#3

New York University

New York, NY

New York University came in at #3 on this year's Literature ranking in the United States. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. The median Literature program debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The strong Literature programs at George Mason University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. The median Literature program debt is $23,529. Read the full report on George Mason University

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Mount Pleasant, MI. Central Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,480. Typical Literature student debt is $27,857. More on Central Michigan University

#8

Cuny Hunter College

New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. Cuny Hunter College posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,382, while out-of-state students pay about $15,332. The median Literature program debt is $11,091. Read more about Cuny Hunter College

#9

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Eastern Michigan University Literature students take on a median of $28,781 in debt. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University

#8

La Salle University

La Salle University placed #8 among Literature schools in the United States. Get the full La Salle University report

#9

The University Of Findlay

The University Of Findlay ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Get the full The University Of Findlay report

#10

Glendale Community College Glendale Az

Glendale Community College Glendale Az did well this year, earning the #10 position. More on Glendale Community College Glendale Az

#11

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #11 among Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report

#12

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on Northern Arizona University

#13

San Diego State University

San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on San Diego State University

#14

Bradley University

Bradley University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bradley University report

#15

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. See the full Swarthmore College profile

#16

Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Dakota Wesleyan University

#17

East Carolina University

East Carolina University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on East Carolina University

#18

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Scottsdale Community College

#19

Duke University

Duke University placed #19 among Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Duke University

#20

New Mexico State University Dona Ana

New Mexico State University Dona Ana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. More on New Mexico State University Dona Ana

#21

Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Read the full report on Estrella Mountain Community College

#22

Mississippi College

Mississippi College did well this year, earning the #22 position. More on Mississippi College

#23

Hofstra University

Hofstra University did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Hofstra University profile

#24

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College placed #24 among Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Paradise Valley Community College

#25

Rowan University

Rowan University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Rowan University report

#26

Carroll College

Carroll College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. More on Carroll College

#27

Indiana University East

Indiana University East came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Indiana University East report

#28

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield

#29

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Pennsylvania Western University report

#30

Judson University

Judson University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Get the full Judson University report

#31

Cornell College

Cornell College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cornell College

#32

Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Read the full report on Indiana University South Bend

#33

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University placed #33 among Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Walla Walla University

#34

Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lindenwood University profile

#35

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology placed #35 among Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Stevens Institute Of Technology report

#36

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato placed #36 among Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato

#37

Bennington College

Bennington College did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Bennington College profile

#38

Indiana University Northwest

Indiana University Northwest did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Indiana University Northwest profile

#39

Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College placed #39 among Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Vermont Technical College

#40

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#41

Davidson College

Davidson College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on Davidson College

#42

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania placed #42 among Literature schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report

#43

Clarkson University

Clarkson University placed #43 among Literature schools in the United States. More on Clarkson University

#44

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Youngstown State University

#45

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile

#46

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#47

Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Southern Adventist University profile

#48

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. See the full Stony Brook University profile

#49

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#50

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Literature schools. More on Sewanee The University Of The South