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2021 Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Massachusetts

13 Colleges
1,483 Bachelor's Degrees
$33,168 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Schools for Non-Traditional Students

Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in MassachusettsIn <nil>, 1,483 bachelor's degrees were awarded to english language & literature students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state. This means that of the 36,642 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 4.0% were from a college or university in the state.

This year's Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Massachusetts ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent english language & literature programs, but they also offer a lot of support to non-traditional students.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the english language & literature program at the school, affordability, and non-traditional population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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2021 Best English Language & Literature Schools for Non-Traditional Students in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Non-Traditional Students.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools for Non-Traditional Students

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College has taken the #1 spot in this year's english language & literature ranking for non-traditional students. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #5 on our Best Colleges for English Language & Literature in Massachusetts list.

About 0.5% of Boston College students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 6,590 students at Boston College that take at least one class online. 1,916 of Boston College students are attending part time.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #2 in this year's ranking. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population. UMass Amherst not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #8 on our Best Colleges for English Language & Literature in Massachusetts list.

The student loan default rate at UMass Amherst is lower than is typical, just 0.9% of students default in three years. 4,105 of UMass Amherst students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 6,786 part time students in attendance at UMass Amherst.

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Salem State University landed the #3 spot in our 2021 best english language & literature schools for non-traditional students. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.

The student loan default rate at Salem State is lower than is typical, just 1.4% of students default in three years. Approximately 3,979 students take at least one class online at Salem State. 2,253 students are part time.

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Our rankings recognize Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as the #4 school in this year's rankings. Located in the fringe town of North Adams, MCLA is a public school with a fairly small student population.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 3.0%. Approximately 270 students take at least one class online at MCLA. 171 students are part time.

Full English Language & Literature at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Report

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #5 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population. Boston U also took the #6 spot in our Best Colleges for English Language & Literature in Massachusetts rankings.

About 0.5% of Boston U students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 4,032 of Boston U students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 7,057 part time students in attendance at Boston U.

Full English Language & Literature at Boston University Report

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Westfield State University earned the #6 spot in our 2021 rankings. Westfield is a small public school located in the large suburb of Westfield.

About 1.3% of Westfield students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 2,052 students at Westfield that take at least one class online. About 1,138 of the students at Westfield are attending part time.

Full English Language & Literature at Westfield State University Report

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Bridgewater State University earned the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.7%. Approximately 3,579 students take at least one class online at Bridgewater State. 2,921 students are part time.

Full English Language & Literature at Bridgewater State University Report

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Northeastern University comes in at #8 in this year's ranking. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

The student loan default rate at Northeastern is lower than is typical, just 0.5% of students default in three years. Approximately 7,987 students take at least one class online at Northeastern. 1,267 of Northeastern students are attending part time.

Full English Language & Literature at Northeastern University Report

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Our rankings recognize University of Massachusetts - Boston as the #9 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a large student population.

The student loan default rate at UMass Boston is lower than is typical, just 2.0% of students default in three years. Approximately 2,088 students take at least one class online at UMass Boston. 4,332 of UMass Boston students are attending part time.

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Framingham State University landed the #10 spot in our 2021 best english language & literature schools for non-traditional students. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.

About 2.3% of Framingham State students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 1,621 of Framingham State students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 1,657 part time students in attendance at Framingham State.

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Best for Non-Traditional Students English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 893
Vermont 180
Maine 232
Rhode Island 267
Connecticut 554

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