2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #19 most popular major in North Carolina with 1,480 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the most popular school in North Carolina for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Of the 154 students majoring in English language and literature at UNC Chapel Hill, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in North Carolina. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
About 76% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 24% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 94 students majoring in English language and literature at Appalachian State, 34% are male and 66% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 92 students majoring in English language and literature at UNCW, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
Women make up 60% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
Women make up 71% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Wake Forest University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.
Women make up 91% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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East Carolina University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 45 students majoring in English language and literature at ECU, 18% are male and 82% are female.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNCA is a small public school located in the small city of Asheville.
About 64% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Western Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
About 76% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 24% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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.