2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master'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 Master'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 85 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Wake Forest University the best school in the Southeast Region for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 85 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
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Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
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James Madison University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
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With a ranking of #8, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Belmont University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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With a ranking of #10, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
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Virginia Tech ranked #11 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #12, Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
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Here are some additional great schools for English Language & Literature students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 14 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 15 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 16 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL |
| 17 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
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 |
| 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 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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