Masters (MS) in Literature in North America
34 masters programmes in literature at 22 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 23,100 USD and 32,767 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
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Specialisations within literature
Literature 28 Language and Literature 6
Universities for literature in North America
- University of Houston (8)
- Stony Brook University (2)
- Penn State University (2)
- University of Maryland, College Park (2)
- Washington University in St. Louis (2)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (2)
- Monmouth University (1)
- Liberty University (1)
- Florida Atlantic University (1)
- Laval University, Quebec City (1)
Masters (MS) in Literature in North America: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in North America?
- 34 literature masters programmes at 22 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in North America is 31,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,100 USD and 32,767 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 34).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 1 of the 34 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study literature in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist literature programmes for your budget and profile.