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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia

19 Colleges
$30,302 Avg Salary
$26,501 Avg Student Debt

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.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

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

#1

The Creative Circus

Atlanta, GA

Our analysis found The Creative Circus to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. 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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#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia list. Emory is a fairly 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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#3

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Augusta University is a great place for English language and literature students. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.

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#4

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oglethorpe University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia 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.

Full English Language & Literature at Oglethorpe University Report

#5

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

The excellent programs at Spelman College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Georgia. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. UNG is a 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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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the 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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#9

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia list. Located in the distant 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.

Full English Language & Literature at Georgia Southern University Report

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. VSU is a large public school located in the 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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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges 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
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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