2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named St. Mary’s University the best school in the Southwest Region for English language and literature students. St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
English Language & Literature majors at St. Mary's take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas Christian University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Houston.
English Language & Literature majors at UH Clear Lake take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Texas A&M College Station take out $19,937 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UT Austin take out is $21,060. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $269, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
On average, English language and literature graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $28,865 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 $235.
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University of Dallas 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. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UD take out is $22,825.
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University of Houston ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UH take out is $25,725.
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The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Arlington.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UT Arlington take out $20,227 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Request InformationBest English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,243 |
| Texas | 3,182 |
| New Mexico | 327 |
| Oklahoma | 346 |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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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