Master’s Degrees in General English Literature
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Education Levels of English Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,951 students 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 | 3,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 924 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in English. About 71.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,126 |
| Women | 2,825 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 414 |
| White | 2,694 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 320 |
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. The English program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 438 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their master's degree in English from ASU - Skysong. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Francisco State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in English from SFSU. About 64% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,480 per year. The English program at National University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
California State University - Long Beach is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in English from CSULB. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English. 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. The English program at East Carolina University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in English from OHIO Athens. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at CSUN. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 61% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The English program at Harvard University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in English from Sac State. Of these students, 76% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in English from UMass Boston. Of these students, 74% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at Miami University - Oxford. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in English from Yale. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in English from Middlebury. Of these students, 65% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in English. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The English program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. The English program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 64% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to English majors at UCF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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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 | 3,697 |
| Other English Literature | 145 |
| Literature | 116 |
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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