2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature in Mississippi

General English Literature is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #45 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 26 master's degrees in general English literature during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School for Your Master's Degree

The English master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General English Literature in Mississippi ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general English literature program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank General English Literature Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general English literature.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study General English Literature in Mississippi

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general English literature.

Most Well Attended Schools for English Students Working on Their Master's

1

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Mississippi State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general English literature. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Mississippi.

There were about 8 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Jackson State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general English literature. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Mississippi.

There were roughly 5 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

University of Mississippi
University, MS

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Mississippi is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general English literature. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Mississippi.

There were roughly 4 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

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3

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Southern Mississippi is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in general English literature. Southern Miss is a large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Mississippi.

There were about 4 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

3 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 3 general English literature individuals who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent data year.

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hattiesburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in general English literature in Mississippi.

There were roughly 2 general English literature students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	90
Georgia	186	45
Virginia	175	76
North Carolina	167	137
Tennessee	156	77
Alabama	147	60
South Carolina	141	31
Louisiana	140	76
Kentucky	140	74
Arkansas	119	36
West Virginia	108	13

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Rankings in Majors Related to English

One of 3 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to English

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Writing Studies	15

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.