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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Region

63 Colleges in the United States
4,236 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,758 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 63 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in the New England Region

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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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in english language & literature. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 92 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Yale University earn a median of $41,045 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Yale University

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

A rank of #2 makes Bates College one of the top schools for english language & literature. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lewiston. Bates College graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $40,233 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Bates College

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Bowdoin College, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Bowdoin College awarded about 20 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $49,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Bowdoin College

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

A rank of #4 makes Middlebury College one of the top schools for english language & literature. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 78 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Middlebury College generally make around $75,793. Typical student debt for the program is $19,092. Read more about the english language & literature program at Middlebury College

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #5. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 33 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Dartmouth College earn around $45,157 in the first couple years of their career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $20,407 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Dartmouth College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 89 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Boston College earn around $42,699 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,832. Read more about the english language & literature program at Boston College

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot for english language & literature this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 55 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Wesleyan University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University placed #8 among the best english language & literature schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 162 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $30,838 in their early career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Harvard University

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College came in at #9 for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Williams College awarded about 41 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Williams College earn around $49,340 in the first couple years of their career. Williams College graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Williams College

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 109 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $32,277 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,615. Get the full english language & literature details for Brown University

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Amherst College graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Amherst College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Amherst College generally make around $41,979. Amherst College graduates carry a median of $15,398 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Amherst College

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University landed the #12 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 45 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Tufts University earn around $34,689 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,670 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Tufts University

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College came in at #13 for english language & literature this year. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. Trinity College graduates 84% of students within six years. Trinity College awarded about 17 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Trinity College earn around $52,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,592 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Trinity College

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College placed #14 among the best english language & literature schools. Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Wellesley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $38,376. Wellesley College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Wellesley College

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College Of The Holy Cross landed the #15 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. College Of The Holy Cross graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from College Of The Holy Cross generally make around $43,362. College Of The Holy Cross graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from College Of The Holy Cross

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Colby College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. About 25 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Colby College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $46,772 in their early career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Colby College

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University Of Connecticut came in at #17 for english language & literature this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Connecticut awarded about 118 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $27,335. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $24,529 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Connecticut

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #18 position for english language & literature this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Smith College earn a median of $25,023 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Smith College

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College placed #19 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. About 20 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Providence College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Providence College earn around $40,798 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. Read more about the english language & literature program at Providence College

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Brandeis University placed #20 among the best english language & literature schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. About 86% of students finish within six years. Brandeis University awarded about 37 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Brandeis University earn around $39,867 in the first couple years of their career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Brandeis University

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 127 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $48,875 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,950 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #22 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 87 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $23,579. Students borrow a median of $26,395 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Boston University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University came in at #23 for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Fairfield University awarded about 46 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $49,656 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full english language & literature program report for Fairfield University

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Northeastern University came in at #24 for english language & literature this year. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $49,639 early in their careers. Northeastern University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Northeastern University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College came in at #25 for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 11 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Merrimack College earn around $50,506 in the first couple years of their career. Merrimack College graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Merrimack College

Rest of the Top 50 English Language & Literature Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong english language & literature education:

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
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Emerson College
Boston, MA
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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
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Bennington College
Bennington, VT
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Connecticut College
New London, CT
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Gordon College
Wenham, MA
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Assumption College
Worcester, MA
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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 63 schools evaluated.

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