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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia

15 Colleges in Georgia
1,996 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$30,302 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,996 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 Georgia The english language & literature program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for English Language & Literature rankings. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

English Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

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 Georgia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Georgia

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 Georgia Schools in English Language & Literature

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$37,979 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in english language & literature. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from Emory University make $7,677 more than the standard english language & literature student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$25,347 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a degree in english language & literature. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 133 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn an average of $25,347 in the first couple years of working.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$37,193 Median Starting Salary

Georgia State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 128 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the english language & literature major at Georgia State University get $6,891 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
16.8% Growth in Graduates

Georgia Southern University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #586 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 119 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program state that they receive average early career earnings of $26,608.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$27,543 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 30th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 39 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients usually earn an average of $27,543 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
20.8% Growth in Graduates

SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Savannah.

There were approximately 53 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients typically make around $23,970 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$21,454 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #713 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia College is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english language & literature degree recipients generally earn about $21,454 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,804 Median Starting Salary
$27,037 Median Student Debt

VSU is a large public university located in the small city of Valdosta. This university ranks 37th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 22 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program make around $29,804 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$25,483 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #708 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 90 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,483.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
17.9% Growth in Graduates

Spelman is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Atlanta. This college ranks 42nd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 39 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Spelman in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program report average early career earnings of $28,355.

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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
Florida 38 2,373
Virginia 38 1,763
Arkansas 38 396
Alabama 37 626
Kentucky 37 511
Tennessee 37 834
Louisiana 37 569

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 1,116
General English Literature 880

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