2023 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Classical Languages & Literature School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, classical languages and literature was ranked #214 in the country. In fact 1,428 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for classical languages majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for classical languages and literature students. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, classical languages graduates from Florida State take out $21,335 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 William & Mary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best classical languages and literature programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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University of Richmond ranked #7 on this year’s Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #8 on this year’s Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for classical languages and literature students. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
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Liberty University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best classical languages and literature programs. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Explore the best classical languages and literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 |
| Virginia | 77 |
| North Carolina | 48 |
| Florida | 56 |
| Tennessee | 22 |
| Kentucky | 7 |
| South Carolina | 15 |
| Louisiana | 14 |
| Arkansas | 7 |
| Alabama | 9 |
| Mississippi | 14 |
| West Virginia | 0 |
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Classical Languages & Literature Related Rankings by Major
Classical Languages & Literature is one of 17 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Classical Languages
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 15,009 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 8,539 |
| American Sign Language | 2,724 |
| East Asian Languages | 2,293 |
| Germanic Languages | 1,425 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.