by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 314 master's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for english language & literature students working on their master's degree.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. 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
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Wilmington if you wish to pursue a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW 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 Wilmington
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in english language & literature needs to take a look at North Carolina State University. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from North Carolina State University
East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from East Carolina University
Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Appalachian State University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 48 |
| Florida | 34 | 330 |
| Virginia | 33 | 257 |
| Georgia | 32 | 106 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 120 |
| 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 | 193 |
| Writing Studies | 112 |
| English Literature (Other) | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 663 |
| Social Sciences | 419 |
| Communication & Journalism | 415 |
| History | 124 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 120 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 101 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 96 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 76 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 35 |