by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 250 master's degrees in general english literature to qualified students.
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The english master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality english program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general english literature students working on their master's degree.
The english school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in New York.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general english literature students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general english literature has to check out Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Columbia University in the City of New York
New York University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Those general english literature students who get their master's degree from New York University receive $7,770 more than the typical english grad.
More information about a master’s in general english literature from New York University
It's hard to beat University of Rochester if you want to pursue a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Rochester
Cornell University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general english literature. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Cornell University
Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from The Graduate Center, CUNY
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Fordham University
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Binghamton University
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Stony Brook University
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University at Buffalo
Located in the large suburb of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from SUNY New Paltz
Explore all the Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 176 |
| Maryland | 193 | 50 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 95 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 38 |
| Delaware | 109 | 0 |
One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 250 |
