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2023 Most Popular Colleges for General English Literature in Maryland

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Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General English Literature is the 24th most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $29,881 and had an average of $23,769 in loans still to pay off.

Across Maryland, there were 806 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,252 and $24,774 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland” ranking analyzed 23 colleges that offered a degree in general English literature. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general English literature.

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Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for maryland english students.

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Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 153 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General English Literature at UMCP

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Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UMGC is a public institution located in Adelphi, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 114 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General English Literature at University of Maryland Global Campus

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Towson is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 75 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General English Literature at Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the #4 spot on the list. Salisbury is a public institution located in Salisbury, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 64 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General English Literature at Salisbury University

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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland

Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, United States Naval Academy landed the #5 spot on the list. United States Naval Academy is a small public school situated in Annapolis, Maryland. It awarded 55 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General English Literature at United States Naval Academy

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. UMBC is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 47 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on General English Literature at UMBC

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland

St Mary’s College of Maryland landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. SMCM is located in St. Mary’s City, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on General English Literature at SMCM

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 25 degrees to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about General English Literature at Johns Hopkins University

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Loyola Maryland General English Literature Report

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Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland

Washington College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Located in Chestertown, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on General English Literature at Washington College

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Located in Bowie, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

Full Bowie State University General English Literature Report

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With a ranking of #12, University of Maryland Eastern Shore did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. UMES is a small school located in Princess Anne, Maryland that handed out 15 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on General English Literature at UMES

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Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland

Goucher College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Goucher is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 15 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Goucher General English Literature Report

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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

Hood College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. Hood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Frederick, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Hood General English Literature Report

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

McDaniel College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. This small school is located in Westminster, Maryland, and it awarded 14 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full McDaniel College General English Literature Report

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

Read more about General English Literature at Morgan State

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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. Frostburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General English Literature at Frostburg State University

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Notre Dame of Maryland University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General English Literature at Notre Dame of Maryland University

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

Mount St Mary’s University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #19. The Mount is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General English Literature at Mount St Mary’s University

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

With a ranking of #20, University of Baltimore did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. UB is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s English degrees to qualified students.

Read more about General English Literature at UB

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Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland

With a ranking of #21, Stevenson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Stevenson, Maryland. It awarded 5 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Stevenson University General English Literature Report

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Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, Maryland

Washington Adventist University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland list. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.

Full Washington Adventist University General English Literature Report

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Cecil College
North East, Maryland

Cecil College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended English Major in Maryland ranking. Cecil College is a small public school situated in North East, Maryland. It awarded 1 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General English Literature at Cecil College

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