by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 25 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of english language & literature. Combined, these schools handed out 691 master's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for english language & literature students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the 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 english language & literature from Columbia University in the City of New York
New York University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from New York University
It is difficult to beat University of Rochester if you want to pursue a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Rochester
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in english language & literature has to look into The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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 english language & literature from The Graduate Center, CUNY
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Syracuse University
Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Cornell University
Located in the 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 english language & literature from Fordham University
New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from The New School
Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Stony Brook 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 english language & literature from Binghamton University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 359 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 206 |
| Maryland | 32 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 60 |
| Delaware | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 397 |
| General English Literature | 250 |
| Literature | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,883 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,642 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 460 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 402 |
| History | 391 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 323 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 210 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 208 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
