2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
With 331 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #21 most popular major in Mississippi.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
The Best English Language & Literature Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top Mississippi Schools in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Jackson State take out is $31,516.
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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 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| 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 2 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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