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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #19 in the country. In fact 9,566 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 53 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stanford.

Full English Language & Literature at Stanford University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Washington - Bothell Campus Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

#4

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Out of the 53 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola Marymount University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

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#5

National University

La Jolla, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.

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#6

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. USFCA is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of California - Santa Barbara Report

With a ranking of #9, Pacific Lutheran University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma.

Full English Language & Literature at Pacific Lutheran University Report

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of California - Los Angeles Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 912
Washington 138
Oregon 92
Nevada 49
Hawaii 11
Alaska 16

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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