2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 640 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Alabama 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.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 22% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.
Of the 49 students majoring in English language and literature at Auburn, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Alabama. UAB is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
About 65% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 35% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 80% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Montevallo is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.
About 83% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 18% are male.
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Troy University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
About 79% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 21% are male.
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University of North Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 76% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #8, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.
Women make up 75% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Samford University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 68% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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University of South Alabama landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
Women make up 91% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | 288 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
English Language & Literature Related Majors
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.