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.
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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges.
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 college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a 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.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at American Public University System
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 fairly large public school located in the 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.
Full English Language & Literature at Western Carolina University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a year. On average, English language and literature graduates from UNG take out $20,606 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNG is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dalton State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Dalton, DSC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DSC are $10,589 per year.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Dalton State College
The excellent programs at University of North Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNA are $20,220 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNA carry an average student debtload of $23,220.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of North Alabama
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.
Athens State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,810 in tuition and fees each 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.
Athens State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list.
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Southern Mississippi
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 small city of Jackson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Union are $16,520 per year.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Union University
With a ranking of #9, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Augusta.
Augusta University undergraduate students pay an average of $24,400 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Augusta University also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Augusta University
Georgia Gwinnett College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Georgia Gwinnett College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Gwinnett College are $13,734 a year.
Full English Language & Literature at Georgia Gwinnett College Report
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 moderately-sized public school located in the midsize 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.
Full English Language & Literature at Austin Peay State University Report
Liberty University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Liberty University are $16,160 a year. While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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 midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USA are $17,012 per year. On average, English language and literature graduates from USA take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at University of South Alabama Report
University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UofM are $14,088 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $24,750.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Memphis Report
University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCF are $22,467 per year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $22,500.
In addition to its great value ranking, UCF is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Central Florida
Florida State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the 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.
Full English Language & Literature at Florida State University Report
With a ranking of #17, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for English language and literature students. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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 large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Spalding are $26,500 a year.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Spalding University
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 very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
FAU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. On average, English language and literature graduates from FAU take out $18,892 in student loans while working on their degree.
Honorable Mentions
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 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
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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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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