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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

10 Colleges
$25,551 Avg Salary
$26,048 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 590 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #17 most popular major in South Carolina.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Clemson University the best school in South Carolina for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Clemson take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $240.

Full English Language & Literature at Clemson University Report

#2

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Out of the 10 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wofford College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Wofford take out is $27,000.

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#3

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC

Out of the 10 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Presbyterian College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Clinton, PC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winthrop University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Winthrop take out $26,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at Winthrop University Report

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The excellent programs at College of Charleston helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in South Carolina. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at C of C accumulate an average of around $25,925 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $343.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UofSC take out $25,461 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Coastal Carolina University 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 Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Coastal Carolina University take out is $27,200.

Full English Language & Literature at Coastal Carolina University Report

University of South Carolina - Aiken came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UofSC Aiken take out is $27,000.

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University of South Carolina - Beaufort landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. USCB is a small public school located in the fringe town of Bluffton.

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#10

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC

Francis Marion University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Francis Marion University take out is $28,975.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Mississippi 331
Tennessee 834
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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 10 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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