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

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

With 542 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #22 most popular major in Texas.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Texas ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Texas

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

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

#1

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

Our analysis found St. Mary’s University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

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#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

The excellent master’s degree programs at Texas Christian University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Texas. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 26 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the # 3 spot on the list. UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Rice University

Houston, TX

Out of the 26 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

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#6

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

University of Dallas landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.

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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

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Texas A&M International University ranked #10 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas A&M International University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Laredo.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 267
Oklahoma 58
New Mexico 68

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 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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