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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
126 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,685 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,047 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,719 and $22,194 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 126 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in linguistics and comparative literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality linguistics and comparative literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the #1 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 11 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 1 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 4 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 7 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, FIU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#6 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 28 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 2 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, GMU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 1 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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