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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Literature

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

38 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 38 colleges

New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
View college details
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
View college details
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Literature in USA?
38 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Literature in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Literature in USA?
Northeastern University Oakland leads with median graduate earnings of $92,538 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Literature 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.

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