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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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$23,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General English Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

General English Literature is the #26 most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 339 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General English Literature program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 343 students majoring in English at UCF, 28% are male and 72% are female.

English majors at UCF take out an average of $22,873 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 339 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 340 students majoring in English at Florida State, 29% are male and 71% are female.

On average, English graduates from Florida State take out $20,897 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in the Southeast Region . UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

Women make up 74% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $18,539. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $264.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

Women make up 76% of the English majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $22,101 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 68% of the English majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at FIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,012.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

Women make up 73% of the English majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,904 in student debt.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 78% of the English majors at the school.

On average, English graduates from University of Virginia take out $15,089 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

Women make up 76% of the English majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UNC Charlotte take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,269. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $162.

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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 71% of the English majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,090. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $278.

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#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

Women make up 78% of the English majors at the school.

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#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Women make up 77% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debt load of $29,670. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $99.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

Women make up 77% of the English majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $21,098 in student debt.

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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.

Women make up 75% of the English majors at the school.

On average, English graduates from FAU take out $21,276 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 59% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $23,397. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $101, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 66% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $20,959. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $289.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 72% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 28% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from UofSC carry an average student debt load of $23,751.

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North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

About 60% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 40% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $21,098 in student debt.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

Of the 85 students majoring in English at UT Knoxville, 29% are male and 71% are female.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UT Knoxville take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,744. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $254.

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#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 69% of the English majors at the school.

On average, English graduates from GMU take out $23,749 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $440.

Full General English Literature at George Mason University Report

#20

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 80 students majoring in English at UMW, 20% are male and 80% are female.

On average, English graduates from UMW take out $21,148 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General English Literature at University of Mary Washington Report

#21

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNF is a large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

About 78% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 22% are male.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UNF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,338.

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#21

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 72% of the English majors at the school.

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#23

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 76% of the English majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UofM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,469.

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#24

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

Women make up 69% of the English majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debt load of $31,266.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

Of the 72 students majoring in English at UNC Greensboro, 29% are male and 71% are female.

English majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $22,177 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General English Literature at University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report

#26

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV
#28

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#28

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
#28

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#31

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#32

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
#33

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#35

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#37

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN
#38

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#39

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
#39

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#43

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#44

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#44

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA
#44

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC
#49

University of Mississippi

University, MS
#49

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Additional Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 339 different Southeast general English literature schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
49 University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
52 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
53 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
54 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
54 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
54 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
57 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
58 Troy University Troy, AL
58 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
58 Spelman College Atlanta, GA
58 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
58 Marshall University Huntington, WV
58 Belmont University Nashville, TN
64 Emory University Atlanta, GA
65 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
66 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
67 Rhodes College Memphis, TN
67 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
67 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
67 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

Best General English Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best general English literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 880
Virginia 1,169
North Carolina 1,238
Florida 1,767
Tennessee 771
Kentucky 443
South Carolina 474
Louisiana 517
Arkansas 298
Alabama 557
Mississippi 278
West Virginia 258

General English Literature is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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