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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine

3 Colleges
$26,748 Avg Salary
$22,438 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 266 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #15 most popular major in Maine.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.

Top Maine Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

University of Maine

Orono, ME

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maine the best school in Maine for English language and literature students. UMaine is a large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $24,741 in student debt.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Maine

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Southern Maine is a great place for English language and literature students. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Portland.

On average, English language and literature graduates from University of Southern Maine take out $21,450 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maine at Farmington. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine list. Located in the town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public college with a small student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UMaine Farmington take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Maine at Farmington Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,623
Rhode Island 306
Massachusetts 2,015
Connecticut 666
Vermont 359

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

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

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

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 3 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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