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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Florida

12 Colleges in Florida
2,424 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$27,368 Avg Early-Career Salary
English Language & Literature isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #18 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best English Language & Literature Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,424 degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great English Language & Literature School

Best English Language & Literature Schools in Florida Your choice of english language & literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall English Language & Literature School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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.

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Associate Degrees in English Language & Literature
Bachelor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Doctor's Degrees in English Language & Literature

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 Schools in Florida. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Florida

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Florida Schools in English Language & Literature

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
209 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in english language & literature needs to check out University of Florida. UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 209 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program report average early career earnings of $22,915.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
377 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$35,583 Median Starting Salary

Florida State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in english language & literature. Florida State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 377 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from Florida State University receive $8,215 more than the typical english language & literature student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
420 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Central Florida if you want to pursue a degree in english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 420 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from University of Central Florida make $9,060 more than the typical english language & literature student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
225 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
8.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in english language & literature has to look into University of South Florida - Main Campus. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 225 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from University of South Florida - Main Campus receive $4,292 more than the typical english language & literature grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
180 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$28,231 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 180 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients usually make about $28,231 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$30,091 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #484 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 126 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from Florida Atlantic University earn $2,723 more than the average english language & literature graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$27,425 Median Starting Salary

UNF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 15th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 86 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, english language & literature degree recipients usually earn an average of $27,425 at the beginning of their careers.

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Flagler College - St Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,559 Median Starting Salary
$24,510 Median Student Debt

Flagler St. Augustine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine. This college ranks 46th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 17 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Flagler St. Augustine in the most recent year we have data available. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from Flagler College - St Augustine receive $2,191 more than the average english language & literature student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
1.9% Growth in Graduates

UWF is a large public university located in the small city of Pensacola. This university ranks 31st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 52 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn around $22,202 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in english language & literature from The University of West Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
4.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 48 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn about $28,126 in the first couple years of their career.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,452
West Virginia 38 288
Mississippi 38 331
South Carolina 38 590
Virginia 38 1,763
Arkansas 38 396
Alabama 37 626
Kentucky 37 511
Georgia 37 1,173
Tennessee 37 834
Louisiana 37 569

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 1,767
Writing Studies 647
Literature 7
English Literature (Other) 3

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