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2023 Most Popular 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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 42 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Our analysis found Texas State University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Texas State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

About 63% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 37% are male.

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Out of the 42 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

Women make up 74% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.

Of the 24 students majoring in English language and literature at UT Rio Grande Valley, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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Out of the 42 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the # 5 spot on the list. UTEP is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.

Of the 23 students majoring in English language and literature at UTEP, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at El Paso

Sam Houston State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Huntsville.

Of the 18 students majoring in English language and literature at SHSU, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A&M Commerce is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in English language and literature at Texas A&M Commerce, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Tyler is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tyler.

About 92% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 8% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Tyler Report

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 82% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#10

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 60% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southwest Region

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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 30 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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