by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 806 master's degrees in general english literature to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general english literature for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general english literature students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general english literature students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general english literature. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general english literature. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tallahassee.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Florida State University
University of Central Florida is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Central Florida
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general english literature needs to look into Auburn University. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Auburn University
Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of South Carolina - Columbia
UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the city of Charlotte.
After graduating, english master's recipients generally earn about $34,639 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from James Madison University
Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from The University of Alabama
UNCW is a large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Arkansas
Explore the best general english literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 99 |
| Georgia | 190 | 52 |
| Virginia | 182 | 85 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 151 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 98 |
| Alabama | 151 | 64 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 52 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 84 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 34 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 24 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 14 |
General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 806 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 805 |
| Literature | 30 |
| English Literature (Other) | 18 |