2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 52 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the English language and literature bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Emerson College to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Emerson is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
About 77% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 23% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 130 students majoring in English language and literature at UMass Amherst, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 71% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Out of the 52 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
About 74% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 26% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 58% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 81 students majoring in English language and literature at Bridgewater State, 12% are male and 88% are female.
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Boston University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 72% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 28% are male.
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College of the Holy Cross landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.
Of the 59 students majoring in English language and literature at Holy Cross, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Brandeis University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 53 students majoring in English language and literature at Brandeis, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Salem State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
Of the 43 students majoring in English language and literature at Salem State, 21% are male and 79% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,623 |
| Maine | 266 |
| Rhode Island | 306 |
| Connecticut | 666 |
| Vermont | 359 |
English Language & Literature Related Majors
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 schools only.
- 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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