General English Language Literature is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on general english language literature — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 262 schools in the United States that offer general english language literature awards in the field.
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Most Focused Schools for General English Language Literature in the United States
Below are the most focused general english language literature schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the share of degrees awarded in the major.
Top 25 Most Focused General English Language Literature Schools
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to general english language literature than Middlebury College. Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. General English Language Literature accounts for around 31% of the degrees granted here, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year.
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Indiana University East is one of the most focused general english language literature schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Indiana University East is a public school located in the town of Richmond. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Indiana University Kokomo is one of the most focused general english language literature schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a public institution. General English Language Literature accounts for around 9% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Truman State University ranks #4 for general english language literature by degree focus. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a public institution. About 8% of the degrees Truman State University awards are in general english language literature, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year.
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Morehead State University came in at #5 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year.
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Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #6 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. About 7% of the degrees Minnesota State University Mankato awards are in general english language literature, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year.
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Ohio Dominican University comes in at #7 for general english language literature focus this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit university. General English Language Literature accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Indiana University Northwest landed the #8 spot among the most focused general english language literature schools. Indiana University Northwest is a public school located in the suburb of Gary. About 6% of the degrees Indiana University Northwest awards are in general english language literature, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of New Orleans ranked #9 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a public university. About 6% of the degrees University Of New Orleans awards are in general english language literature, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year.
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State University Of New York At New Paltz comes in at #10 for general english language literature focus this year. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public school located in the town of New Paltz. General English Language Literature accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year.
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The College Of New Jersey placed #11 for general english language literature by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year.
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Sonoma State University landed the #12 spot among the most focused general english language literature schools. Set in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a public institution. About 5% of the degrees Sonoma State University awards are in general english language literature, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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California State University Stanislaus comes in at #13 for general english language literature focus this year. California State University Stanislaus is a public school located in the suburb of Turlock. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year.
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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit university. General English Language Literature accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 436 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland landed the #15 spot among the most focused general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a private not-for-profit institution. About 4% of the degrees College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland awards are in general english language literature, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year.
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St Marys University comes in at #16 for general english language literature focus this year. St Marys University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana landed the #17 spot among the most focused general english language literature schools. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a public school located in the town of Natchitoches. General English Language Literature accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Mcneese State University placed #18 for general english language literature by degree focus. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Mcneese State University is a public institution. About 4% of the degrees Mcneese State University awards are in general english language literature, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Dallas placed #19 for general english language literature by degree focus. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona ranked #20 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Located in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public university. General English Language Literature accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania comes in at #21 for general english language literature focus this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year.
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Weber State University ranked #22 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year.
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Eastern Illinois University landed the #23 spot among the most focused general english language literature schools. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in general english language literature, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Maine ranked #24 on our list of the most focused general english language literature schools. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public university. General English Language Literature accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras placed #25 for general english language literature by degree focus. Located in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public university. About 3% of the degrees University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras awards are in general english language literature, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused General English Language Literature Schools
These schools are also among the most focused for general english language literature this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
