2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 121 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for English language and literature students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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 Schools
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for English language and literature students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at American Military University take out is $36,334.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University also is in the top 5% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Out of the 121 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 2 spot on the list. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at WCU take out is $21,747. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $135.
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The excellent programs at University of North Georgia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from UNG take out $20,606 in student loans while working on their degree.
UNG also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 121 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dalton State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Dalton, DSC is a public college with a small student population.
DSC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,589 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Alabama is a great value for English language and literature students. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
UNA undergraduate students pay an average of $20,220 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNA carry an average student debtload of $23,220.
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Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $15,810 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Athens State University accumulate an average of around $26,054 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens State University also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 per year.
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Union University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.
Union undergraduate students pay an average of $16,520 in tuition and fees each year.
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Augusta University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
Augusta University undergraduate students pay an average of $24,400 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Augusta University is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #10, Georgia Gwinnett College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Gwinnett College are $13,734 a year.
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Austin Peay State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,975 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Austin Peay State University carry an average student debtload of $26,611.
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Liberty University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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University of South Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USA are $17,012 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from USA take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $14,088 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $24,750.
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With a ranking of #15, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCF are $22,467 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $22,500.
UCF also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #16, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
Florida State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,683 in tuition and fees each year. English Language & Literature majors at Florida State take out an average of $21,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.
Florida State also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 per year. English Language & Literature majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $20,661 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #18, Spalding University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spalding are $26,500 per year.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FAU are $17,324 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from FAU take out $18,892 in student loans while working on their degree.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 22 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 23 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 24 | Flagler College - St Augustine | Saint Augustine, FL |
| 24 | 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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