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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

30 Colleges
$33,800 Avg Salary
$23,846 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Massachusetts with 2,015 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 30 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

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

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Our analysis found Wellesley College to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Wellesley take out is $10,539.

Full English Language & Literature at Wellesley College Report

#2

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

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

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Williams accumulate an average of around $14,500 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Williams College Report

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for English language and literature students. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Boston College take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $467, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full English Language & Literature at Boston College Report

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Harvard University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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

Full English Language & Literature at Northeastern University Report

#6

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Holy Cross carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#7

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University 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. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Tufts take out is $15,500.

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#8

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Amherst College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Amherst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Amherst.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Amherst take out is $7,500.

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#9

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Boston U take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at Boston University Report

#10

Suffolk University

Boston, MA

Suffolk University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Suffolk take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Suffolk University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,623
Maine 266
Rhode Island 306
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

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 25 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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