2027 Best English & Language Arts Education Master’s Degree Schools
English & Language Arts Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english & language arts education students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for English & Language Arts Education in the United States
Below are the best english & language arts education schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in English & Language Arts Education
Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2027 ranking of the best english & language arts education schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 15 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $61,146. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120.
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Stony Brook University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $64,011 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best english & language arts education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chicago. About 62% of students finish within six years. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 28 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $70,171 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,125.
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Students looking for a strong english & language arts education program will find one at California State University Fresno, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fresno in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $27,211 early in their careers. California State University Fresno graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong english & language arts education program will find one at Cuny Brooklyn College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public university. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. About 24 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $76,095 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,178 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Hunter College earned the #6 position for english & language arts education this year. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 24 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $73,962 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Cuny Queens College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Cuny Queens College is a large public school located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 18 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queens College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $75,530. Typical student debt for the program is $16,000.
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Florida State University landed the #8 spot for english & language arts education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $60,227. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia came in at #9 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 15 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $56,374. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #10 among the best english & language arts education schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 30 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $56,620 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #11 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 20 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year.
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State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #12 for english & language arts education this year. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 11 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $63,621 in their early career. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans.
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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #13 for english & language arts education this year. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 28 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $71,195 in their early career.
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Suny College At Oneonta came in at #14 for english & language arts education this year. Suny College At Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Suny College At Oneonta awarded about 10 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Suny College At Oneonta generally make around $55,882. Typical student debt for the program is $19,032.
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Temple University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Temple University awarded about 16 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $63,453. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Arizona State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Arizona State University awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $54,028 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 for english & language arts education this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 12 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $49,566 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,176.
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Merrimack College came in at #18 for english & language arts education this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. Merrimack College awarded about 13 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University landed the #19 spot for english & language arts education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Auburn University earn around $49,916 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,600.
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Suny College At Old Westbury came in at #20 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the suburb of Old Westbury, Suny College At Old Westbury is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Old Westbury in the most recent year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $65,441 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,274.
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Northern Arizona University placed #21 among the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 25 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $53,132. Typical student debt for the program is $22,009.
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University Of Northern Iowa came in at #22 for english & language arts education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Falls. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Northern Iowa awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $61,012 early in their careers. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Lesley University landed the #23 spot for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lesley University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 13 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $62,468 in their early career. Lesley University graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans.
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University At Buffalo earned the #24 position for english & language arts education this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from University At Buffalo earn around $50,041 in the first couple years of their career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans.
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Wilkes University came in at #25 for english & language arts education this year. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 10 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Wilkes University in the most recent year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $59,372 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,601.
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Rest of the Top 44 English & Language Arts Education Schools
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
