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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia

15 Colleges in Georgia
2,550 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 2,550 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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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
98 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
10.2% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Emory University if you wish 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 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 98 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 earn $7,677 more than the average english language & literature grad.

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

It is difficult to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 128 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program make around $25,347 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 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 fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 105 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 typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$26,608 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 98 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program report average early career wages of $26,608.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 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 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 38 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 typically make around $27,543 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$23,970 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 31 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, english language & literature degree recipients generally earn about $23,970 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
3.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant 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 schools nationwide means Georgia College is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, english language & literature degree recipients typically make around $21,454 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
43.6% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 39 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn an average of $29,804 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
114 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
21.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the 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 114 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 report average early career wages of $25,483.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$28,355 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 35 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 wages 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.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
North Carolina381,452
West Virginia38288
Florida382,373
Virginia381,763
Arkansas38396
Mississippi38331
South Carolina38590
Louisiana37569
Alabama37626
Kentucky37511
Tennessee37834

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Writing Studies1,759
General English Literature791

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