Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature
Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,374 people earned their master's degree in english language & literature. This earns it the #17 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 language & literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,374 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,184 |
| Graduate Certificate | 623 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in english language & literature is $43,520. 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 $35,377 and the high is $52,389.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for english language & literature majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in english language & literature. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,376 |
| Women | 5,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english language & literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 334 |
| Black or African American | 582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| White | 5,463 |
| International Students | 354 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 759 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 532 colleges that offer a master’s degree in english language & literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for english language & literature students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 539 people received their master's degree in english language & literature 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 language & literature at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 43,520.
Full Sail University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Full Sail University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Full Sail University make a median salary of 43,520.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Columbia. Of these students, 72% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 72% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NYU. Of these students, 66% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Lindenwood University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Lindenwood University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Lindenwood University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
The 6th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vermont College of Fine Arts. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from VCFA. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Vermont College of Fine Arts english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
The New School is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from New School University. Of these students, 69% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
The 9th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emerson College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Emerson. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Emerson College english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
The 10th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Johns Hopkins. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
The 11th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 68 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from National University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,520.
San Francisco State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 27,300 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, 67 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from SFSU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. San Francisco State University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NAU. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Arizona University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Liberty University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Liberty University make a median salary of 43,520.
University of Iowa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Iowa. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. University of Iowa english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
California State University - Long Beach is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in english language & literature. Each year, around 40,000 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, 51 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from CSULB. Of these students, 61% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 43,520.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from NC State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 43,520.
The 18th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Texas State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Texas State University make a median salary of 43,520.
The 19th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Chapman. About 76% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Chapman University english language & literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,520.
The 20th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their master's degree in english language & literature from Harvard. Of these students, 69% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in english language & literature at Harvard University make a median salary of 43,520.
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