2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
With 1,179 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #18 most popular major in Georgia.
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The Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The Creative Circus the best school in Georgia for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Atlanta, The Creative Circus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from The Creative Circus take out $28,334 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 19 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $21,000.
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The excellent programs at Augusta University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Georgia. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
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Out of the 19 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Oglethorpe University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
English Language & Literature majors at Oglethorpe take out an average of $29,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 19 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Spelman College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Spelman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Spelman take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,131.
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University of North Georgia landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UNG take out is $20,606.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UGA take out is $23,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $278.
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Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debtload of $28,875. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $99, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Georgia Southern University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at GaSou take out is $25,069. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.
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Valdosta State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at VSU accumulate an average of around $27,037 in student debt.
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| 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 |
| 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 19 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).
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