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Best Schools for English in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in english, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in English
Leading the list is Cuny Laguardia Community College, our #1 school for english. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. About 17 english degrees were awarded at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $31,437 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,858.
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San Diego Mesa College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 english students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from San Diego Mesa College earn around $29,852 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #3. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 21 english degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong english program will find one at De Anza College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. There were roughly 24 english students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271.
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Diablo Valley College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Diablo Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. There were roughly 26 english students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Austin Community College District earned the #6 position for english this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. About 26 english degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. English graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,596 to complete this degree.
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Golden West College placed #7 among the best english schools. Golden West College is a large public school located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. There were roughly 19 english students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Golden West College earn around $82,984 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Pasadena City College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. Pasadena City College awarded about 60 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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College Of San Mateo placed #9 among the best english schools. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. College Of San Mateo awarded about 16 english degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans.
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El Camino Community College District earned the #10 position for english this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. El Camino Community College District awarded about 58 english degrees in the most recent data year.
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Moorpark College earned the #11 position for english this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 17 english students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $105,599 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree.
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Orange Coast College earned the #12 position for english this year. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Orange Coast College awarded about 31 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Mt San Antonio College landed the #13 spot for english this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 35 english students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. English graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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Saddleback College earned the #14 position for english this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. There were roughly 40 english students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Saddleback College earn around $15,890 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree.
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Santa Barbara City College placed #15 among the best english schools. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 16 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $68,184 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090.
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Cuesta College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. About 18 english degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans.
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Cypress College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 23 english degrees in the most recent data year.
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Palomar College placed #18 among the best english schools. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a very large public university. Palomar College awarded about 31 english degrees in the most recent data year.
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Santiago Canyon College placed #19 among the best english schools. Santiago Canyon College is a large public school located in the city of Orange. About 19 english degrees were awarded at Santiago Canyon College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Santiago Canyon College earn around $34,100 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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San Diego Miramar College placed #20 among the best english schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 13 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans.
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Skyline College landed the #21 spot for english this year. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 english students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year.
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Grossmont College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public university. Grossmont College awarded about 32 english degrees in the most recent data year.
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College Of Southern Nevada placed #23 among the best english schools. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 25 english degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $35,850. Typical student debt for the program is $9,980.
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Modesto Junior College came in at #24 for english this year. Modesto Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Modesto. There were roughly 39 english students who graduated with this degree at Modesto Junior College in the most recent data year. English graduates of Modesto Junior College earn a median of $36,525 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,575 to complete this degree.
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Miracosta College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Oceanside. About 96% of students finish within six years. Miracosta College awarded about 21 english degrees in the most recent data year.
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Rest of the Top 50 English Schools
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Other English Degree Levels
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