2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine
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
Our analysis found University of Maine to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Maine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine list. University of Southern Maine is a moderately-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 be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine at Farmington. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maine list. Located in the remote town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public school 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.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,623 |
| Rhode Island | 306 |
| Massachusetts | 2,015 |
| Connecticut | 666 |
| Vermont | 359 |
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English Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.