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Master’s Degrees in Teaching English or French

3,450 Yearly Graduations
$48,284 Median Salary
85% Women
A master's degree in English or French is offered at 247 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.1% of English or French graduates were international students.

Education Levels of English or French Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,450 master's degrees were awarded to English or French majors. This makes it the 52nd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English or French at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,450
Graduate Certificate 1,255
Doctor’s Degree 38

Earnings of English or French Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in English or French is $48,284. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,566 to a high of $60,532.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English or French students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in English or French. About 84.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 526
Women 2,924
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The racial-ethnic distribution of English or French master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 180
Black or African American 142
Hispanic or Latino 579
White 1,698
International Students 520
Other Races/Ethnicities 331
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There are 247 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English or French. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
483 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for English or French students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The English or French program at Western Governors University awarded 483 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
206 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their master's degree in English or French from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 90% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

The City College of New York

New York, New York
104 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 master's degrees were handed out to English or French majors at CCNY. About 66% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
91 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for English or French majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to English or French majors at USC. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Hunter College

New York, New York
87 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The English or French program at Hunter College awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
71 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for English or French majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The English or French program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 71 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Greensboro College

Greensboro, North Carolina
68 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Greensboro College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,200 per year. The English or French program at Greensboro College awarded 68 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

New York University

New York, New York
62 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The English or French program at New York University awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
49 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Webster University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The English or French program at Webster University awarded 49 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Touro College

New York, New York
45 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Touro College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. The English or French program at Touro College awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The English or French program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#12

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
42 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in English or French from ATU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#13

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
40 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hamline University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,120 per year. The English or French program at Hamline University awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
37 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for English or French majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Saint Joseph. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to English or French majors at USJ. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#15

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
35 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Framingham State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. The English or French program at Framingham State University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#16

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
34 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English or French. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in English or French from UCO. Of these students, 85% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
34 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for English or French majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. The English or French program at Pepperdine University awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#16

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
34 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of New Jersey is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,603 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,955 per year. The English or French program at The College of New Jersey awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Queens College

Queens, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for English or French majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in English or French from QC. Of these students, 75% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
31 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English or French. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to English or French majors at SNHU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to English or French that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29,374
Educational Administration 28,511
Special Education 21,797
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17,998
General Education 17,801

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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