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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in English Language and Literature/Letters

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

47 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 47 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.9%
Annual cost
$63,042/yr
Grad earnings
$74,742
SAT avg
1,257
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Dec 20
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters in USA?
47 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in English Language and Literature/Letters 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/Letters in USA?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which English Language and Literature/Letters colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for English Language and Literature/Letters 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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