2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 85 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for English language and literature students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Alabama the best value school in the Southeast Region for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UNA are $13,860 a year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Liberty University are $8,360 per year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sewanee - The University of the South is a great value for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Sewanee are $18,243 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Sewanee is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 85 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
Clemson graduate students pay an average of $23,246 in tuition and fees each year.
Clemson also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year.
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University of Central Arkansas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Conway.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UCA are $11,835 a year.
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Wake Forest University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Wake Forest University are $39,240 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wake Forest University also is in the top 5% of our Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Spalding University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Spalding are $12,106 per year.
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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at USA are $16,652 a year.
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Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU graduate students pay an average of $17,887 in tuition and fees each year.
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Morehead State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Morehead State University are $10,557 a year.
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The University of Tampa ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UT are $12,014 a year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for English Language & Literature students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
| 14 | University of Virginia - Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA |
| 15 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| 16 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 17 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN |
| 17 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| 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 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
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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 25 schools only.
- 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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