2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out 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.
The Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 120 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Wake Forest University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Virginia Military Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 120 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Vanderbilt University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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With a ranking of #6, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
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William & Mary ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
With a ranking of #8, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
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Emory University ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
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James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
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Wofford College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wofford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.
Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
With a ranking of #13, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Randolph - Macon College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Virginia Tech landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Old Dominion University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 20 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC |
| 21 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 22 | Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA |
| 23 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| 24 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | 288 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Majors Similar to English Language & Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
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