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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor'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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 350 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the English language and literature bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Central Florida Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 350 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 29% are male.

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#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Out of the 350 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 64% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Full Sail University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 234 students majoring in English language and literature at Full Sail University, 42% are male and 58% are female.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

Women make up 75% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #6, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

About 74% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 26% are male.

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Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

About 73% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 27% are male.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 78% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

Women make up 76% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

Of the 127 students majoring in English language and literature at Clemson, 20% are male and 80% are female.

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#12

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a very large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 29% are male.

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#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

About 78% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 22% are male.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #15, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

Of the 108 students majoring in English language and literature at Georgia State, 23% are male and 77% are female.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

Women make up 77% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#17

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

Of the 105 students majoring in English language and literature at JMU, 32% are male and 68% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at James Madison University Report

#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in English language and literature at GMU, 34% are male and 66% are female.

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#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

About 75% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 25% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Florida Atlantic University Report

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 96 students majoring in English language and literature at VCU, 41% are male and 59% are female.

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Appalachian State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 34% are male.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 29% are male.

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North Carolina State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

Of the 85 students majoring in English language and literature at NC State, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 72% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #23, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

Of the 85 students majoring in English language and literature at UT Knoxville, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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#26

Emory University

Atlanta, GA
#27

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
#28

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
#28

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA
#30

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
#31

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#33

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV
#35

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#35

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#37

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#38

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#38

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
#40

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN
#42

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#43

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN
#44

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#44

Marshall University

Huntington, WV
#46

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
#46

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 350 different Southeast English language and literature schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
52 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
52 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
52 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
52 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
52 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
52 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
52 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
59 University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC
59 University of Mississippi University, MS
61 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
62 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
62 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
62 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
62 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
66 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
66 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
66 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
69 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
69 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
69 Belmont University Nashville, TN
69 Spelman College Atlanta, GA
69 Troy University Troy, AL

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

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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