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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland

15 Colleges in Maryland
806 English Degrees Awarded
$34,252 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 806 degrees in general english literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Maryland

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in English

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 English Degrees Awarded
$48,132 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 153 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park receive $13,879 more than the standard english graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MD

Any student pursuing a degree in general english literature has to take a look at Johns Hopkins University. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 English Degrees Awarded
$35,552 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general english literature has to look into Towson University. Towson is a large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 75 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career earnings of $35,552.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 English Degrees Awarded
$39,987 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in general english literature. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury. A Best Colleges rank of #676 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were roughly 64 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from Salisbury University receive an earnings boost of around $5,735 over the average income of general english literature graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$50,522 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 10 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at NDMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature degree program at Notre Dame of Maryland University get $16,270 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 English Degrees Awarded
6.4% Growth in Graduates

UMBC is a large public university located in the suburb of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career income of $26,604.

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 English Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

SMCM is a small public college located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City. A Best Colleges rank of #659 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMCM is a great college overall.

There were about 38 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english program earn around $29,544 in the first couple years of their career.

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,889 Median Starting Salary
$25,923 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 16th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 20 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Washington College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english program make about $29,889 for their early career.

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Located in the small city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 14 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Hood in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the english program make around $31,701 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
114 English Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were about 114 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career wages of $34,441.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 334 1,599
New York 333 3,106
New Jersey 273 1,005
District of Columbia 188 185
Delaware 175 115

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
English 806

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 200
English Literature (Other) 7

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