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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region

105 Colleges in the Southeast Region
8,153 English Degrees Awarded
$27,520 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 105 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8,153 degrees in general english literature during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
Doctor's Degrees in English

The english 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 General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Top Southeast Region Schools in English

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 English Degrees Awarded
21.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in general english literature has to take a look at Duke University. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 56 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general english literature degree program at Duke University earn $9,721 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 English Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general english literature has to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 70 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature major at Vanderbilt University make $3,670 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
210 English Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in general english literature needs to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 210 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Virginia - Main Campus make $5,039 more than the standard english grad.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 English Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in general english literature needs to check out Emory University. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 47 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from Emory University get an earnings boost of around $16,367 above the average income of general english literature graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
183 English Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 183 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english program make around $25,909 in the first couple years of working.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 English Degrees Awarded
$43,018 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 44 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Wake Forest University receive $15,498 more than the standard english student.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 English Degrees Awarded
$22,915 Median Starting Salary

UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 169 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients usually make around $22,915 in their early careers.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
351 English Degrees Awarded
$35,583 Median Starting Salary

Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 351 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature major at Florida State University get $8,063 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 English Degrees Awarded
12.0% Growth in Graduates

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 92 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients typically earn an average of $25,442 at the beginning of their careers.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 English Degrees Awarded
25.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 79 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year. General English Literature degree recipients from Auburn University earn a boost of about $3,971 above the average income of general english literature graduates.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 English Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 73 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year. General English Literature degree recipients from William & Mary receive an earnings boost of around $2,916 over the typical income of general english literature graduates.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 English Degrees Awarded
$25,347 Median Starting Salary

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 112 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career income of $25,347.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 English Degrees Awarded
$28,212 Median Starting Salary

UA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 110 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients typically make around $28,212 in the first five years of their career.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 English Degrees Awarded
$32,696 Median Starting Salary

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 64 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from Clemson University earn a boost of approximately $5,176 above the typical earnings of general english literature majors.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 English Degrees Awarded
$32,598 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 88 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn $5,078 more than the average english student.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General English Literature students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
16University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
17Sewanee - The University of the SouthSewanee, TN
17University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
18The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
19George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
20James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
21Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
22Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
23University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
24North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
25University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC

Best General English Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best general english literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287880
Florida2821,759
North Carolina2791,233
Virginia2741,169
Tennessee269771
South Carolina248474
Kentucky244443
Louisiana242517
Mississippi234278
Arkansas234298
Alabama233557
West Virginia207258

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
English8,153

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Majors Similar to English

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Writing Studies3,921
Literature87
English Literature (Other)51

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