Master’s Degrees in General English Literature
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Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,916 people earned their master's degree in english. This earns it the #47 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english 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 Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in english is $44,855. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,787 and the high is $48,879.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in english is $32,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,862 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,305.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in english. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,105 |
| Women | 2,811 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english 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 |
Most Popular English Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 412 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english 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 from SNHU. Of these students, 77% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. 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 from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 78% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. 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 from SFSU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. 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 from National University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from CSULB. About 77% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. 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 from ECU. Of these students, 74% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from OHIO Athens. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from CSUN. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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 from The Graduate Center. About 51% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from Harvard. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Sacramento. 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 from Sac State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from ASU - Tempe. About 62% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for english 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 from UMass Boston. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. 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 from Yale. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Miami University - Oxford is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from Miami University - Oxford. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Middlebury College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from Middlebury. About 69% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english. 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 from Cal State Fullerton. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. 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 from UCF. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 75% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english. 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 from University of Virginia. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,916 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to english that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
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