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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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

With 97 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #21 most popular major in Connecticut.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Connecticut to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our 2023 rankings named Yale University the best school in Connecticut for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Trinity College is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Hartford.

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#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Fairfield University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Connecticut is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Connecticut State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Southern Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. SCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Haven.

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Western Connecticut State University 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. WestConn is a small public school located in the city of Danbury.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 428
Rhode Island 35
New Hampshire 720
Maine 34
Vermont 179

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

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

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 7 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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