2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 379 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named Chattahoochee Technical College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Chattahoochee Technical College
The excellent programs at Full Sail University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Full Sail University accumulate an average of around $36,908 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $274, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 379 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $22,500.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Florida State accumulate an average of around $21,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Florida State University
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Old Dominion take out $26,703 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $180.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Old Dominion University
Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Columbia College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
Full English Language & Literature at Columbia College Report
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
On average, English language and literature graduates from USF Tampa take out $20,661 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of South Florida - Main Campus
University of Florida landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $18,260. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $264.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Florida Report
University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $14,026.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
With a ranking of #10, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $20,168 in student debt.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Florida International University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $24,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $162.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debt load of $14,500.
Full English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report
George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at GMU take out is $22,524. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $425, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full English Language & Literature at George Mason University Report
Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #14 on the list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
English Language & Literature majors at Clemson take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $240.
Full English Language & Literature at Clemson University Report
The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #15 on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $20,500.
North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #16 on the list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
English Language & Literature majors at NC State take out an average of $21,492 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at North Carolina State University
Liberty University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debt load of $25,000.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Liberty University
University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UGA take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $278.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNCW carry an average student debt load of $23,835.
Georgia State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Georgia State take out is $28,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $99.
Full English Language & Literature at Georgia State University Report
Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #21 on the list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at FAU take out is $18,892.
Full English Language & Literature at Florida Atlantic University Report
With a ranking of #22, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Louisiana State University take out is $20,500.
With a ranking of #23, Georgia Southern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from GaSou take out $25,069 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at VCU take out an average of $22,875 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $101, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full English Language & Literature at Virginia Commonwealth University Report
With a ranking of #25, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at JMU take out is $19,203. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at James Madison University
Rest of the Top Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 379 different Southeast English language and literature schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
| 53 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN |
| 54 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN |
| 55 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 56 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC |
| 56 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for English Language & Literature students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 59 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 59 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
| 61 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
| 62 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA |
| 62 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 62 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 62 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 66 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 67 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 68 | Duke University | Durham, NC |
| 68 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 68 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| 71 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 71 | Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN |
| 71 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 71 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL |
| 71 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature schools 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 |
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 26 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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