2026 Best Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other English Language Literature master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 78 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Stanford University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $10,492. More on Stanford University
The strong Other English Language Literature programs at University Of Iowa earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. University Of Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $24,386. More on University Of Iowa
A rank of #4 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top choices in the United States. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
A rank of #5 makes Rowan University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $24,950. See the full Rowan University profile
University Of California San Diego came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. University Of California San Diego Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $19,281 in debt. Get the full University Of California San Diego report
Bennington College placed #7 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bennington, VT. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,262. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $26,815. See the full Bennington College profile
Old Dominion University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $26,001. More on Old Dominion University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore County posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. See the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County profile
Worcester State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Worcester State University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $24,451 in debt. More on Worcester State University
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. North Carolina A And T State University is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. North Carolina A And T State University graduates 57% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. North Carolina A And T State University Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $29,078 in debt. Read more about North Carolina A And T State University
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Southeast Missouri State University graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $23,289. More on Southeast Missouri State University
Hollins University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Hollins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Roanoke, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,560. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Hollins University
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Mount Mary College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. See the full Mount Mary College profile
Stony Brook University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Stony Brook University report
Saint Leo University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Saint Leo University profile
Ohio University Eastern Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus
Saint Marys College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Saint Marys College profile
Doane College Crete landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on Doane College Crete
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year's ranking. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Duquesne University placed #22 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Duquesne University
Boston University placed #23 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Boston University profile
Fort Hays State University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
Las Positas College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Las Positas College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other English Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Mt San Antonio College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Mt San Antonio College report
Wesleyan University placed #27 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Wesleyan University report
Drexel University placed #28 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Drexel University report
Ohio University Main Campus placed #29 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus
Ohio University Lancaster Campus landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio University Lancaster Campus report
University Of Southern Maine placed #31 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Southern Maine
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southwestern College Chula Vista
North Central State College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on North Central State College
Ohio University Southern Campus placed #35 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Ohio University Southern Campus
Otterbein University placed #36 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Otterbein University
Citrus College
Citrus College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Citrus College
Southeastern University placed #38 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Southeastern University profile
Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Cuny Medgar Evers College report
Laney College
Laney College placed #41 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Laney College
University Of California Irvine placed #42 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Irvine report
Evangel University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Evangel University
Swarthmore College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Swarthmore College profile
Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Coppin State University placed #46 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Coppin State University
University Of California Santa Cruz did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about University Of California Santa Cruz
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full New Mexico State University Main Campus profile
Radford University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Radford University
Bard College
Bard College placed #50 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Bard College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 78 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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