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2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey

14 Colleges in the United States
921 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,661 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 32 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in New Jersey

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 english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Leading the list is Ramapo College Of New Jersey, our #1 school for english language & literature. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mahwah. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $48,545 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014. Get the full english language & literature details for Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 131 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $39,624. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $25,752 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Rowan University

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The College Of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 85 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $49,423 early in their careers. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from The College Of New Jersey

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 49 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,178 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. Get the full english language & literature details for Princeton University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 126 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $39,772 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Seton Hall University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $48,368. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $25,139 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Seton Hall University

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of West Long Branch. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Monmouth University awarded about 46 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Monmouth University generally make around $50,737. Monmouth University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Monmouth University

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Montclair State University came in at #8 for english language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 120 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $31,317 early in their careers. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,092 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Montclair State University

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 32 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $56,767 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,981. Read more about the english language & literature program at Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University placed #10 among the best english language & literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Rider University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $48,601 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Rider University

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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Galloway. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey generally make around $30,338. Typical student debt for the program is $25,750. More information about a degree in english language & literature from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew University earned the #12 position for english language & literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Madison. Drew University graduates 70% of students within six years. Drew University awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Drew University earn a median of $32,279 early in their careers. Drew University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Drew University

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New Jersey City University came in at #13 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public university. New Jersey City University graduates 34% of students within six years. New Jersey City University awarded about 40 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $37,244 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,980 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for New Jersey City University

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University earned the #14 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 57 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Kean University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Kean University earn a median of $36,257 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,679. Get the full english language & literature details for Kean University

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Rutgers University Newark ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Rutgers University Newark generally make around $35,627. Rutgers University Newark graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Rutgers University Newark

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Georgian Court University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgian Court University awarded about 15 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Georgian Court University earn a median of $44,982 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Georgian Court University

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Rutgers University Camden placed #17 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 30 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Rutgers University Camden earn around $35,716 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University Camden graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Rutgers University Camden

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #18 for english language & literature this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 44 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $27,573 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,724. Read more about the english language & literature program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Hudson County Community College came in at #19 for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Jersey City. Hudson County Community College awarded about 11 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Hudson County Community College earn around $35,909 in the first couple years of their career. Hudson County Community College graduates carry a median of $10,671 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Hudson County Community College

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Passaic County Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Paterson. Passaic County Community College awarded about 11 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Passaic County Community College earn a median of $28,957 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,581 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Passaic County Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

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