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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

58 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 58 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular 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.

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

#1

Emerson College

Boston, MA

Our analysis found Emerson College to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Emerson is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Emerson take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $833, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full English Language & Literature at Emerson College Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMass Amherst accumulate an average of around $23,469 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Boston U take out is $26,000.

Full English Language & Literature at Boston University Report

Out of the 58 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMass Boston accumulate an average of around $26,877 in student debt.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts - Boston

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Out of the 58 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Harvard University Report

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College 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. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small 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

University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UMass Lowell take out is $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $196, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Bridgewater State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.

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

#9

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Brandeis University

#10

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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

Full English Language & Literature at College of the Holy Cross Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

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.

  • 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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