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2026 Best General English Literature Schools in Maryland

8 Colleges in the United States
423 General English Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,110 Avg Early-Career Salary

General English Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general english literature schools.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general english literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General English Literature

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 114 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $36,561. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the general english literature program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Students looking for a strong general english literature program will find one at University Of Maryland Baltimore County, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $27,547 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Students looking for a strong general english literature program will find one at St Marys College Of Maryland, which ranked #3. This small public university is located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates 70% of students within six years. St Marys College Of Maryland awarded about 20 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from St Marys College Of Maryland earn around $30,025 in the first couple years of their career. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $21,552 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from St Marys College Of Maryland

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #4. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 61 general english literature degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $39,250 in their early career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from Towson University

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Students looking for a strong general english literature program will find one at Stevenson University, which ranked #5. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson University in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $50,346 early in their careers. Stevenson University graduates carry a median of $27,042 in student loans. See the full general english literature program report for Stevenson University

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Loyola University Baltimore earned the #6 position for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 11 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $30,949. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the general english literature program at Loyola University Baltimore

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University placed #7 among the best general english literature schools. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Salisbury University awarded about 30 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $35,283 in their early career. Salisbury University graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Get the full general english literature details for Salisbury University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $35,793 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full general english literature details for Mcdaniel College

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Mount St Marys University placed #9 among the best general english literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mount St Marys University awarded about 11 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $50,657. Students borrow a median of $23,539 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Mount St Marys University

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Washington College came in at #10 for general english literature this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Chestertown. Washington College graduates 65% of students within six years. Washington College awarded about 18 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Washington College generally make around $37,940. Students borrow a median of $26,955 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Washington College

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University Of Maryland University College earned the #11 position for general english literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 90 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $35,630 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $24,062 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at University Of Maryland University College

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Frederick. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hood College awarded about 10 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Hood College earn around $59,332 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,703 to complete this degree. Get the full general english literature details for Hood College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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