Master’s Degrees in General English Literature
Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,937 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 | 3,937 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,016 |
| Graduate Certificate | 123 |
Earnings of English Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in english is $48,292. 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 $35,917 to a high of $53,234.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in english. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,093 |
| Women | 2,844 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 416 |
| White | 2,665 |
| International Students | 163 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 329 |
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their master's degree in english from SNHU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 48,292.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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, 72% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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. Of these students, 52% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 48,292.
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. About 72% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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 63% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. East Carolina University english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 $13,746 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio University - Athens Campus english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. California State University - Northridge english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in english from Harvard. Of these students, 62% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Sac State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 48,292.
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 $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in english from UMass Boston. Of these students, 52% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Massachusetts - Boston english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in english from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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 $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Miami University - Oxford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,292.
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 $64,800 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. Of these students, 68% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Middlebury College make a median salary of 48,292.
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. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 48,292.
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. About 79% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Florida english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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 $9,182 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. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english at Minnesota State University - Mankato make a median salary of 48,292.
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 $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 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, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Virginia - Main Campus english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,292.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to english that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4,160 |
| Other English Literature | 143 |
| Literature | 134 |
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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