2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 69% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 14% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 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.
About 69% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 31% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
Women make up 75% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Out of the 9 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
Women make up 57% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Jacksonville State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.
Of the 5 students majoring in English language and literature at Jacksonville State University, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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University of Montevallo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.
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Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.
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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 9 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.