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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

33 Colleges
$25,551 Avg Salary
$26,048 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 590 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #17 most popular major in South Carolina.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in South Carolina 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.

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Carolina.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $23,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $240.

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The excellent programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in South Carolina. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UofSC take out is $25,461.

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#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of Charleston is a great place for English language and literature students. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from C of C carry an average student debt load of $25,925. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $343.

Full English Language & Literature at College of Charleston Report

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Winthrop University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Winthrop accumulate an average of around $26,750 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Winthrop University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Coastal Carolina University take out is $27,200.

Full English Language & Literature at Coastal Carolina University Report

#6

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Wofford carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#7

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spartanburg.

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#8

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Lander University is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Lander University carry an average student debt load of $24,078.

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#10

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC

Francis Marion University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Francis Marion University take out is $28,975.

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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
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
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 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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