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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

17 Colleges
$35,490 Avg Salary
$24,388 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Johns Hopkins take out is $16,375.

Full English Language & Literature at Johns Hopkins University Report

#2

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

The excellent programs at McDaniel College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Maryland. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Westminster.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UMCP take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

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#4

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 17 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Towson is a very large public school located in the small city of Towson.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Towson take out $21,375 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $198.

Full English Language & Literature at Towson University Report

The excellent programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Maryland. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $21,501 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University ranked #6 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Salisbury take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at SMCM take out is $23,614.

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#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Emmitsburg.

Full English Language & Literature at Mount St Mary’s University Report

#9

Hood College

Frederick, MD

Hood College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. Hood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Frederick.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Hood take out is $27,000.

Full English Language & Literature at Hood College Report

#9

Washington College

Chestertown, MD

Washington College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Chestertown.

English Language & Literature majors at Washington College take out an average of $25,923 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Washington College 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 17 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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