2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest 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.
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.
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 Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 160 schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region
Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 15% Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Paris Junior College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for English language and literature students. Paris Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Paris.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $28,865 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $235.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Arizona State University - Skysong
The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $21,060 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $269, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Austin
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
English Language & Literature majors at ASU - Tempe take out an average of $28,865 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $235.
Out of the 160 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Texas State take out is $22,163. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $202, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UNM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
English Language & Literature majors at UNM take out an average of $20,096 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #7, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at NAU take out is $20,444. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $134.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $20,925 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $221.
Blinn College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Blinn College is a large public school located in the town of Brenham.
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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Texas A&M College Station take out $19,937 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Texas A&M University - College Station
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #11 on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out is $16,656.
Full English Language & Literature at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Report
University of North Texas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UNT take out $21,324 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $268, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Houston landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UH accumulate an average of around $25,725 in student debt.
University of Phoenix - Arizona 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. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $35,916 in student loans while working on their egree.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UTSA accumulate an average of around $25,396 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $113.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at San Antonio
With a ranking of #16, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UT Arlington carry an average student debt load of $20,227.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Arlington
Texas Tech University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
English Language & Literature majors at Texas Tech take out an average of $25,252 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $283, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Texas Tech University
San Jacinto Community College 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 large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at San Jacinto College take out is $7,182.
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The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UTEP is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UTEP carry an average student debt load of $20,135.
Full English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at El Paso Report
Grand Canyon University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $28,003.
Full English Language & Literature at Grand Canyon University Report
Sam Houston State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SHSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at SHSU accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $158.
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With a ranking of #22, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Austin Community College District take out $15,693 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at Austin Community College District Report
With a ranking of #23, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Baylor carry an average student debt load of $26,374.
Full English Language & Literature at Baylor University Report
University of Houston - Downtown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #23 on the list. UH Downtown is a large public school located in the large city of Houston.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UH Downtown carry an average student debt load of $24,706.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for English Language & Literature students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 26 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK |
| 27 | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Norman, OK |
| 28 | Rice University | Houston, TX |
| 28 | University of Dallas | Irving, TX |
| 30 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX |
| 31 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
| 32 | Panola College | Carthage, TX |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,243 |
| Texas | 3,182 |
| New Mexico | 327 |
| Oklahoma | 346 |
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 Related Majors
| 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.
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