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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best General English Literature Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 177 degrees and certificates were awarded to general English literature students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #74 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General English Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the English master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the most popular school in Massachusetts for general English literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 33% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great place for general English literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Out of the 15 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

Women make up 56% of the English majors at the school.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for general English literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 67% of the English majors at the school.

Full General English Literature at Boston University Report

#5

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Bridgewater State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 80% of the English majors at the school.

Read full report on General English Literature at Bridgewater State University

Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

About 63% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full General English Literature at Northeastern University Report

#7

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg.

Women make up 43% of the English majors at the school.

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Salem State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree general English literature programs. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Salem.

About 71% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full General English Literature at Salem State University Report

#9

Clark University

Worcester, MA

Clark University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 80% of the English majors at the school.

Full General English Literature at Clark University Report

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 80% of the English majors at the school.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 60
Rhode Island 17
New Hampshire 454
Maine 6
Vermont 32

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general English literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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