2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #18 most popular major in Louisiana with 572 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Louisiana Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Louisiana. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Louisiana University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Southeastern is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hammond.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tulane University of Louisiana is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Orleans. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. NSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Natchitoches.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
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English Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 6 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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