Best master’s in English programs in New Jersey

English Language & Lit master’s graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $45,013 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our english language & lit graduate rankings cover 3 of the 6 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 53% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in New Jersey | #9 in English nationally

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Economic score 0.52

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,775

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $29,176

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in New Jersey | #20 in English nationally

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Economic score 0.71

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $47,100

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $36,023

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in New Jersey | #28 in English nationally

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Economic score 0.79

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,565

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,750

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in english language & lit in New Jersey?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in english language & lit is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in english language & lit earn in New Jersey?

Salary

$45,013

The median master's degree in english language & lit graduate earns $45,013 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in english language & lit cost in New Jersey?

Net cost

$22,536

The average annual cost of a master's degree in english language & lit is $22,536. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.