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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

27 Colleges in Massachusetts
2,060 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$33,800 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, english language & literature sits in the middle of the road, ranking #18 out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 27 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of english language & literature. Combined, these schools handed out 2,060 degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great English Language & Literature School

Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts The english language & literature program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for English Language & Literature rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for english language & literature schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

English Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Doctor's Degrees in English Language & Literature

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Massachusetts

The schools below may not offer all types of english language & literature degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Massachusetts Schools in English Language & Literature

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
113 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
15.9% Growth in Graduates

Harvard University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were about 113 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn about $31,485 in their early career salary.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$40,910 Median Starting Salary

Boston College is a good option for students interested in a degree in english language & literature. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 110 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. English Language & Literature degree recipients from Boston College earn a boost of around $7,110 above the average earnings of english language & literature majors.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
10.5% Growth in Graduates

Boston University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 124 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients typically earn an average of $32,854 in the first five years of their career.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$32,079 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in english language & literature needs to check out Tufts University. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were about 44 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program state that they receive average early career income of $32,079.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$38,994 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 186 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the english language & literature program at University of Massachusetts Amherst make $5,194 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.

There were roughly 35 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available. English Language & Literature degree recipients from Wellesley College receive an earnings boost of around $4,049 above the typical earnings of english language & literature graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,443 Median Starting Salary

Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were about 35 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature degree recipients from Northeastern University receive an earnings boost of around $5,643 above the average income of english language & literature graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,062 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Suffolk is a great university overall.

There were about 19 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english language & literature degree recipients generally earn an average of $29,062 at the beginning of their careers.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$30,135 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #68 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Williams is a great college overall.

There were about 42 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, english language & literature degree recipients typically earn about $30,135 in the first five years of their career.

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$27,744 Median Starting Salary
$7,500 Median Student Debt

Amherst is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Amherst is a great college overall.

There were about 21 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, english language & literature degree recipients usually make around $27,744 in the first five years of their career.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 37 1,486
Maine 37 266
Rhode Island 37 303
Connecticut 35 666
Vermont 34 359

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 1,490
Writing Studies 494
Literature 39
English Literature (Other) 37

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