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Best English Colleges in Massachusetts

54 accredited institutions in Massachusetts offering english programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

54

Colleges

3,870

Graduates/yr

17

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: English Programs in Massachusetts

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emerson College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Harvard University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Boston

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Bridgewater State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Holy Cross

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Boston University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Williams College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Salem State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Holyoke College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tufts University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Brandeis University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Lesley University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wellesley College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Worcester State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Northeastern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Amherst College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emmanuel College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Bay Path University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Merrimack College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Assumption University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Suffolk University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Framingham State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bunker Hill Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Clark University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Endicott College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Simmons University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Westfield State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Springfield College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Holyoke Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Stonehill College

Net Price <$30K

Fitchburg State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Western New England University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampshire College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lasell University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Quinsigamond Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Net Price <$30K

Studying English in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 54 accredited colleges offering english programs, producing 3,870 graduates annually. Of these, 17 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Massachusetts residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.