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2026 Best General English Literature Schools in the New England Region

46 Colleges in the United States
2,790 General English Literature Degrees Awarded
$38,296 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 108 schools to find the best for general english literature students.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general english literature education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in General English Literature

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 83 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Yale University earn a median of $41,045 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. See the full general english literature program report for Yale University

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #2. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Dartmouth College awarded about 29 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Dartmouth College earn around $45,157 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,407 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Dartmouth College

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 89 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $75,793 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Middlebury College

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 23 general english literature degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $49,421 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,658. See the full general english literature program report for Bowdoin College

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

A rank of #5 makes Bates College one of the top schools for general english literature. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lewiston. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Bates College earn a median of $40,233 early in their careers. Bates College graduates carry a median of $12,226 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from Bates College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College placed #6 among the best general english literature schools. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 69 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $42,699. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,832 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Boston College

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University placed #7 among the best general english literature schools. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 45 general english literature degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $39,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Wesleyan University

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University earned the #8 position for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $50,437. Brown University graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Brown University

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College landed the #9 spot for general english literature this year. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 37 general english literature degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Williams College earn a median of $49,340 early in their careers. Williams College graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Williams College

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #10 for general english literature this year. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 general english literature degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $34,689 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,670. More information about a degree in general english literature from Tufts University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #11 for general english literature this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 74 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $30,838. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. Get the full general english literature details for Harvard University

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College Of The Holy Cross landed the #12 spot for general english literature this year. Set in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of $43,362 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at College Of The Holy Cross

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College earned the #13 position for general english literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wellesley. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Wellesley College awarded about 16 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $38,376. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Wellesley College

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College placed #14 among the best general english literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Amherst. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 26 general english literature degrees were awarded at Amherst College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Amherst College earn around $41,979 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,398. Get the full general english literature details for Amherst College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Colby College came in at #15 for general english literature this year. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Colby College awarded about 10 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $46,772. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Colby College

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College came in at #16 for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Trinity College awarded about 25 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $52,927 in their early career. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $22,592 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Trinity College

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University Of Connecticut came in at #17 for general english literature this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. About 119 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $27,335 early in their careers. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $24,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from University Of Connecticut

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #18 among the best general english literature schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 123 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $24,521 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,950. More information about a degree in general english literature from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #19 position for general english literature this year. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 general english literature degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Smith College earn around $25,023 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Smith College

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Providence College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $40,798 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Providence College

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Brandeis University earned the #21 position for general english literature this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Brandeis University awarded about 24 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $39,867 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Brandeis University

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Northeastern University landed the #22 spot for general english literature this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $49,639. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Northeastern University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 78 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $34,563 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,697 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College came in at #24 for general english literature this year. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 10 general english literature degrees were awarded at Endicott College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $55,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete this degree. Get the full general english literature details for Endicott College

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 17 general english literature degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $27,206 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Fairfield University

Rest of the Top 50 General English Literature Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general english literature education:

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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Boston University
Boston, MA
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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
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Gordon College
Wenham, MA
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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Assumption College
Worcester, MA
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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
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Connecticut College
New London, CT
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 108 schools evaluated.

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