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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

27 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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Maryland to see which programs were the most popular 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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the most popular school in Maryland for English language and literature students. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UMCP carry an average student debt load of $19,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

The excellent programs at Johns Hopkins University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

English Language & Literature majors at Johns Hopkins take out an average of $16,375 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland list. UMGC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UMGC carry an average student debt load of $21,501.

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#4

Towson University

Towson, MD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for English language and literature students. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Towson take out is $21,375. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $198.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college 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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#6

Columbia Institute

Silver Spring, MD

Columbia Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Silver Spring, Columbia Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Columbia Institute Report

United States Naval Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Annapolis, Annapolis is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. UMBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMBC accumulate an average of around $22,750 in student debt.

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#9

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Loyola Maryland accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary’s College of Maryland came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from SMCM take out $23,614 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at St Mary’s College of Maryland 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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