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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges
$29,460 Avg Salary
$23,877 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.

Top Alabama Schools 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. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UNA accumulate an average of around $23,220 in student debt.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UA accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

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

The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Alabama. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at USA take out is $22,500.

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for English language and literature students. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UAB take out is $22,593.

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#6

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.

English Language & Literature majors at Montevallo take out an average of $24,063 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Jacksonville State University take out is $24,103.

Full English Language & Literature at Jacksonville State University Report

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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