2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in the Southwest Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named St. Mary’s University the best school in the Southwest Region for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
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Out of the 37 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Christian University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 37 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
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University of Dallas landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving.
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Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
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With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
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Arizona State University - Skysong 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 #9 on the list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale.
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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
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Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,243 |
| Texas | 3,182 |
| New Mexico | 327 |
| Oklahoma | 346 |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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