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Master’s Degrees in English

3,916 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 412 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in english language. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of english language graduates were international students.

Education Levels of English Language Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,916 people earned their master's degree in english language. This makes it the 45th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english language at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,916
Doctor’s Degree 1,021
Graduate Certificate 123

Earnings of English Language Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for english language majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in english language. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,105
Women 2,811
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The racial-ethnic distribution of english language master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 100
Black or African American 217
Hispanic or Latino 463
White 2,676
International Students 138
Other Races/Ethnicities 322
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There are 412 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
438 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their master's degree in english language from SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
115 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in english language from ASU - Skysong. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#3

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
45 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in english language from SFSU. About 63% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

National University

San Diego, California
43 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in english language from National University. About 74% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

41 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in english language from CSULB. Of these students, 77% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in english language from ECU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in english language from OHIO Athens. About 71% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

32 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Northridge comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in english language from CSUN. About 61% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in english language from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 51% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
30 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in english language from Harvard. About 50% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
29 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Sacramento is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in english language from Sac State. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in english language from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in english language from UMass Boston. About 75% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
26 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
26 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Miami University - Oxford. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont
26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlebury College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english language from Middlebury. Of these students, 69% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
25 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from Cal State Fullerton. About 73% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from UCF. About 66% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

25 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
25 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in english language from University of Virginia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

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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