Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature
Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,374 people earned their master's degree in english language & literature. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english language & literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34,388 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,374 |
| Associate Degree | 3,138 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,485 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,184 |
| Graduate Certificate | 623 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 107 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in english language & literature is $43,520. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $35,377 and the high is $52,389.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for english language & literature students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in english language & literature. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,376 |
| Women | 5,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english language & literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 334 |
| Black or African American | 582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| White | 5,463 |
| International Students | 354 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 759 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 532 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english language & literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for english language & literature students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from SNHU. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Full Sail University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Full Sail University. About 57% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Full Sail University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from ASU - Skysong. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NYU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from VCFA. About 87% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that VCFA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Lindenwood University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Lindenwood University. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Lindenwood University make a median salary of 43,520.
The 8th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from New School University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at The New School make a median salary of 43,520.
Emerson College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Emerson. About 84% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Emerson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Johns Hopkins. About 76% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 43,520.
National University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from National University. About 73% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at National University make a median salary of 43,520.
San Francisco State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from SFSU. About 51% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Northern Arizona University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NAU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Liberty University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Liberty University. About 79% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
University of Iowa is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Iowa. About 51% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from CSULB. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. California State University - Long Beach english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
North Carolina State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NC State. About 64% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Texas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Texas State. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas State University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Chapman University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Chapman. Of these students, 76% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chapman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
Harvard University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Harvard. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Harvard University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to english language & literature that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 3,937 |
| History | 3,626 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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