2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Southeast Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the English language and literature graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found George Mason University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
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With a ranking of #9, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their graduate certificate. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
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Northern Kentucky University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | 288 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
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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 14 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.