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2025 Best General English Literature Schools in Georgia

12 Colleges in Georgia
791 English Degrees Awarded
$31,935 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 791 degrees in general english literature annually.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in Georgia Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
Doctor's Degrees in English

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General English Literature Schools in Georgia list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Georgia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer.

10 Top Georgia Schools in English

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 English Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 47 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from Emory University earn a boost of around $4,084 above the typical income of general english literature majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 English Degrees Awarded
$23,595 Median Starting Salary

University of Georgia is a good option for students interested in a degree in general english literature. UGA is a very large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 112 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career income of $23,595.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
104 English Degrees Awarded
$28,627 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Georgia State University if you want to pursue a degree in general english literature. Georgia State is a very large public university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #483 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 104 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career income of $28,627.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 English Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Georgia Southern University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature. GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #451 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.

There were about 36 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career income of $32,811.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 English Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Georgia College is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Milledgeville. A Best Colleges rank of #812 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgia College is a great university overall.

There were approximately 38 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english program make an average of $26,308 in their early career salary.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 English Degrees Awarded
$31,129 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Spelman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 42nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 35 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Spelman in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients usually make an average of $31,129 in their early careers.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 English Degrees Awarded
$24,055 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 26th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 38 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english program make about $24,055 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 English Degrees Awarded
$26,801 Median Starting Salary

KSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. A Best Colleges rank of #720 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.

There were about 74 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, english degree recipients usually earn around $26,801 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 English Degrees Awarded
$35,733 Median Starting Salary

UNG is a large public university located in the town of Dahlonega. This university ranks 33rd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 31 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature degree program at University of North Georgia make $3,798 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 English Degrees Awarded
43.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Valdosta, VSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 38th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 39 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients typically earn around $29,121 in their early careers.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 282 1,759
North Carolina 279 1,233
Virginia 274 1,169
Tennessee 269 771
South Carolina 248 474
Kentucky 244 443
Louisiana 242 517
Mississippi 234 278
Arkansas 234 298
Alabama 233 557
West Virginia 207 258

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
English 791

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 1,759

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