by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for english students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Bates College, our #1 school for english. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 21 english degrees were awarded at Bates College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Bates College generally make around $40,233. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Bates College
Bowdoin College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 english students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $49,421. Typical student debt for the program is $20,658. More information about a degree in english from Bowdoin College
A rank of #3 makes Colby College one of the top schools for english. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. About 15 english degrees were awarded at Colby College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Colby College earn around $46,772 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,016. See the full english program report for Colby College
A rank of #4 makes University Of Southern Maine one of the top schools for english. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 22 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Southern Maine earn around $33,014 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Southern Maine
A rank of #5 makes University Of Maine one of the top schools for english. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 english degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $28,727 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Maine
University Of Maine At Presque Isle ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Presque Isle in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Maine At Presque Isle generally make around $41,148. Students borrow a median of $23,434 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at University Of Maine At Presque Isle
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
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