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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

13 Colleges in the United States
630 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,848 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english language & literature schools.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 school for english language & literature. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 157 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $49,461. Typical student debt for the program is $13,728. Get the full english language & literature details for Johns Hopkins University

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 109 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $36,561 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $27,547 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates 70% of students within six years. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at St Marys College Of Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $30,025 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,552 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for St Marys College Of Maryland

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #5. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. Towson University awarded about 74 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Towson University earn a median of $51,819 early in their careers. Towson University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salisbury. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 23 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,283 in their early career. Salisbury University graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Salisbury University

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Loyola University Baltimore came in at #7 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 79% of students finish within six years. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 21 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $33,905 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Loyola University Baltimore

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University Of Baltimore landed the #8 spot for english language & literature this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 19 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Baltimore in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $56,837 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $33,750. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Baltimore

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Frostburg State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. Frostburg State University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 16 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Frostburg State University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median of $42,798 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,340. Get the full english language & literature details for Frostburg State University

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University Of Maryland University College earned the #10 position for english language & literature this year. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. About 102 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $35,630 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,062. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Maryland University College

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Bowie State University landed the #11 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university. Bowie State University graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Bowie State University generally make around $47,668. Typical student debt for the program is $28,474. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Bowie State University

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Washington College placed #12 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington College awarded about 14 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Washington College generally make around $37,940. Typical student debt for the program is $26,955. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Washington College

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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Goucher College came in at #13 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Goucher College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 28 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Goucher College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Goucher College generally make around $32,545. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Goucher College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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