Universities in North America
34 Master's Programs in Literature in North America
- programs
- 34 programs
- universities
- 22 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,000 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as MS in Literature in North America and Masters in Literature in North America.
North America has 34 masters programs in literature open to international students, at 22 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,000 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,100 USD and 32,767 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
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ProgramUniversityCountryDegreeTuition (as printed)
United States
Master's
32,767 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,767 USD per year
United States
Master's
16,810 USD per year
Master's · United States · 16,810 USD per year
United States
Master's
19,456 USD per year
Master's · United States · 19,456 USD per year
United States
Master's
23,000 USD per year
Master's · United States · 23,000 USD per year
United States
Master's
32,171 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,171 USD per year
United States
Master's
23,100 USD per year
Master's · United States · 23,100 USD per year
United States
Master's
24,630 USD per year
Master's · United States · 24,630 USD per year
United States
Master's
37,601 USD per year
Master's · United States · 37,601 USD per year
United States
Master's
16,189 USD per year
Master's · United States · 16,189 USD per year
United States
Master's
15,863 USD per year
Master's · United States · 15,863 USD per year
United States
Master's
38,010 USD per year
Master's · United States · 38,010 USD per year
United States
Master's
36,100 USD per year
Master's · United States · 36,100 USD per year
United States
Master's
23,100 USD per year
Master's · United States · 23,100 USD per year
Canada
Master's
5,562 USD per year
Master's · Canada · 5,562 USD per year
United States
Master's
28,087 USD per year
Master's · United States · 28,087 USD per year
United States
Master's
36,804 USD per year
Master's · United States · 36,804 USD per year
United States
Master's
19,340 USD per year
Master's · United States · 19,340 USD per year
United States
Master's
24,956 USD per year
Master's · United States · 24,956 USD per year
United States
Master's
32,767 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,767 USD per year
United States
Master's
32,767 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,767 USD per year
United States
Master's
25,146 USD per year
Master's · United States · 25,146 USD per year
United States
Master's
32,767 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,767 USD per year
United States
Master's
32,767 USD per year
Master's · United States · 32,767 USD per year
United States
Master's
25,901 USD per year
Master's · United States · 25,901 USD per year
Specializations within literature
Literature28Language and Literature6
Top universities for Literature in North America
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
January intake in North America
12 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in World Cultures and Literature (Chinese) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Spanish, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Literary Studies - with thesis — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Spanish, M.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Literary Studies, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Music (Music Literature — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Literature in North America: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in North America?
- 34 literature masters programs at 22 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in literature in North America is 31,000 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,100 USD and 32,767 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the literature programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (34 of 34).
- Are any of these literature programs available online?
- 1 of the 34 programs 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 programs for your budget and profile.