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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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

In 2020-2021, 640 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

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 Alabama Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at The University of Alabama Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

Full English Language & Literature at Jacksonville State University Report

#7

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo 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 #7 on the list. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools 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
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Louisiana 572
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179
Tennessee 834

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 7 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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