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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey

32 Colleges
$35,928 Avg Salary
$26,535 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 1,189 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #16 most popular major in New Jersey.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in New Jersey 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.

#1

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Our analysis found Montclair State University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Montclair State take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $223, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Montclair State University

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

Full English Language & Literature at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Rowan take out is $25,340. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $264.

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#4

Kean University

Union, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kean University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Kean is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Union.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Kean take out $30,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Kean University

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Camden is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Rutgers Camden accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

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The College of New Jersey landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Ewing.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at TCNJ accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at The College of New Jersey Report

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Full English Language & Literature at Monmouth University Report

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Madison, FDU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from FDU carry an average student debt load of $26,500.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at William Paterson University accumulate an average of around $26,634 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debt load of $25,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Rutgers University - Newark

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State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,602
New York 4,365
Maryland 952
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

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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