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Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges
$28,150 Avg Salary
$24,054 Avg Student Debt

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

With 331 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #21 most popular major in Mississippi.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in English Language & Literature

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the best school in Mississippi for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 3 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Southern Mississippi Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
South Carolina 590
Tennessee 834
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179

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 3 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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