College Portal

Masters Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in English Language and Literature, General

984 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

984 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 961–984 of 984 colleges

Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
View college details
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
View college details
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
View college details
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
View college details
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
View college details
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
View college details
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
View college details
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
View college details
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
View college details
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
View college details
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80
View college details
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in English Language and Literature, General in USA?
984 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in English Language and Literature, General in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for English Language and Literature, General in USA?
Cornell University leads with median graduate earnings of $104,043 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for English Language and Literature, General programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Masters Degree in English Language and Literature, General

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Browse other degree levels

1 Certificate courses 2 Associate courses 3 Bachelor's courses 4 Post-Bacc courses 5 Post-Bacc II courses 6 Master's courses 7 Post-Master courses 8 Doctor's courses