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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

English Language & Literature is the #16 most popular major in Maryland with 952 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Towson is a very large public school located in the city of Towson.

Full English Language & Literature at Towson University Report

#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Notre Dame of Maryland University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Notre Dame of Maryland University Report

#6

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UB is a public school with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Baltimore Report

#7

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #7, Goucher College did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,189
Pennsylvania 2,602
New York 4,365
Delaware 115
District of Columbia 246

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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