2025 Best English Schools in New Jersey
14
Colleges in New Jersey
888
English Language Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
english, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best English Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 888 degrees in english to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great English School
The english language program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for English rankings. For our Best Overall English School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your English Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best English Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you.
Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Read more about College Factual's methodology.
Best Schools for English in New Jersey
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english language degree levels they offer.
10 Top New Jersey Schools in English Language
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
117
English Language Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in english needs to look into Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were roughly 117 english students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NJ
64
English Language Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in english needs to take a look at The College of New Jersey. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means TCNJ is a great college overall.
There were approximately 64 english students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from The College of New Jersey
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in English Language & Literature
Program Name
Turn your love of reading and writing into a career with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in English Language & Literature from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
109
English Language Degrees Awarded
Montclair State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in english. Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 109 english students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Montclair State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NJ
51
English Language Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in english needs to take a look at Monmouth University. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of West Long Branch. This university ranks 15th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 51 english students who graduated with this degree at Monmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Monmouth University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NJ
41
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 41 english students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Rowan University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NJ
63
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 63 english students who graduated with this degree at Kean in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Kean University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NJ
54
English Language Degrees Awarded
William Paterson University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means William Paterson University is a great university overall.
There were about 54 english students who graduated with this degree at William Paterson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Masters
Degree Type
MA in English
Program Name
You can earn your MA in English entirely online with Southern New Hampshire University! This online English degree program can help you increase your analytical and communication skills.
More information about a degree in MA in English from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NJ
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #283 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Seton Hall is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 english students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in english from Seton Hall University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NJ
51
English Language Degrees Awarded
Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Camden. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers Camden is a great university overall.
There were approximately 51 english students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Rutgers University - Camden
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NJ
Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #164 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers Newark is a great university overall.
There were roughly 22 english students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in english from Rutgers University - Newark
