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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Southeast Region

117 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,552 Master's Degrees
$36,811 Avg Early-Career Salary
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 117 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,552 master's degrees in English language and literature to qualified students.

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

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in English language and literature matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality English language and literature program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in English Language & Literature
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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 English language and literature.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in English language and literature. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

19 Most Well Attended Schools for English Language & Literature Students Working on Their Master's

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
139 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#13 Best Quality In FL

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in English language and literature needs to check out Full Sail University. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 139 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
55 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#8 Best Quality In VA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in English language and literature has to check out Liberty University. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Virginia.

There were roughly 55 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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53 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at George Mason University if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Virginia.

There were approximately 53 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#7 Best Quality In LA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of New Orleans if you wish to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Louisiana.

There were roughly 48 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year.

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48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

North Carolina State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in English language and literature. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were about 48 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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38 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#11 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Charlotte, Queens is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 38 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Queens in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

UCF is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Florida.

There were roughly 34 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Virginia.

There were about 29 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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27 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#4 Best Quality In AL

UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Alabama.

There were roughly 27 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

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Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC
25 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Warren Wilson is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Swannanoa.

There were approximately 25 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Warren Wilson in the most recent data year.

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23 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were roughly 23 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were roughly 23 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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Spalding University
Louisville, KY
22 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#4 Best Quality In KY

Spalding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Kentucky.

There were roughly 22 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Spalding in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

ECU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Greenville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were approximately 22 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#8 Best Quality In KY

Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Richmond. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Kentucky.

There were approximately 21 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Georgia.

There were approximately 20 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

FAU is a very large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Florida.

There were approximately 20 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In NC
#9 Best Quality In NC

UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in North Carolina.

There were approximately 20 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In KY
#7 Best Quality In KY

Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Kentucky.

There were approximately 20 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Morehead State University in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
20 Marshall University Huntington, WV
21 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
22 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
22 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
22 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
22 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
22 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR

Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

Explore the most popular English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 34 320
Mississippi 33 45
Georgia 32 98
Tennessee 32 103
Kentucky 31 133
Virginia 31 233
North Carolina 30 298
Alabama 30 85
Louisiana 30 120
South Carolina 30 64
Arkansas 30 75
West Virginia 27 39

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 790
General English Literature 725
Literature 25
English Literature (Other) 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 4,578
Visual & Performing Arts 2,885
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 481
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 450
Philosophy & Religious Studies 368

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