English Language & Literature Master’s Degrees
There are 1,536 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in English Language & Literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of English Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 48,926 students earned theirEnglish Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 135 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,463 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,304 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 10,911 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,111 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in English Language & Literature of $41,979 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,778 |
| 4 years | $41,979 |
| 5 years | $48,446 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for English Language & Literature students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in English Language & Literature. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,137 |
| Women | 5,573 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,939 | 64.1% |
| Asian | 296 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 890 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 483 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 281 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 344 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 443 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,675 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,548 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 785 master's degrees in English Language & 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 436 master's degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 375 master's degrees in English Language & 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-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 336 master's degrees in English Language & 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.
Full Sail University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 313 master's degrees in English Language & 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.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 298 master's degrees in English Language & 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 Iowa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 284 master's degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in English Language & 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.
Emerson College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 224 master's degrees in English Language & 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.
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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