by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 40 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,659 master's degrees in english language & literature during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The english language & literature master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & 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 English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Florida State University
George Mason University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in english language & literature. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from George Mason University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in english language & literature has to take a look at Auburn University. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Auburn University
UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Central Florida
JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from James Madison University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from North Carolina State University
Explore the best english language & literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 48 |
| Florida | 34 | 330 |
| Virginia | 33 | 257 |
| Georgia | 32 | 106 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 120 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 281 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 95 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 32 |
| Alabama | 30 | 94 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 115 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 69 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 61 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 806 |
| Writing Studies | 805 |
| Literature | 30 |
| English Literature (Other) | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4,525 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,981 |
| Social Sciences | 2,578 |
| History | 933 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 901 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 451 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 421 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 350 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 185 |