2026 Best English Literature (British & Commonwealth) Master’s Degree Schools
English Literature (British & Commonwealth) is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best english literature (british & commonwealth) schools.
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Best Schools for English Literature (British & Commonwealth) in the United States
Below are the best english literature (british & commonwealth) schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in English Literature (British & Commonwealth)
New York University tops our 2026 ranking of the best english literature (british & commonwealth) schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 32 english literature (british & commonwealth) degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. English Literature (British & Commonwealth) graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong english literature (british & commonwealth) program will find one at George Mason University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 english literature (british & commonwealth) degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. English Literature (British & Commonwealth) graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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Other English Literature (British & Commonwealth) Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 17 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.
