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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas

19 Colleges
$23,144 Avg Salary
$24,815 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 411 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #19 most popular major in Arkansas.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Arkansas to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $21,250 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Arkansas. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Little Rock.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UA Little Rock accumulate an average of around $27,851 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas list. UCA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Conway.

English Language & Literature majors at UCA take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Central Arkansas Report

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas Tech University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from ATU take out $25,150 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at A-State take out an average of $24,769 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. UAFS is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Fort Smith.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Report

#7

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas ranking. Henderson State University is a small public school located in the town of Arkadelphia.

Full English Language & Literature at Henderson State University Report

University of Arkansas at Monticello ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the town of Monticello, UAM is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

Hendrix College

Conway, AR

Hendrix College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas list. Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Conway.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Hendrix take out is $27,000.

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#10

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Harding take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Harding University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
South Carolina 590
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Mississippi 331
Tennessee 834
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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 19 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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