by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for english students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Clemson University this year for english. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 65 english degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $33,509. Typical student debt for the program is $23,123. More information about a degree in english from Clemson University
Wofford College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Wofford College awarded about 15 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $34,478 in their early career. Wofford College graduates carry a median of $25,941 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from Wofford College
Furman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 18 english students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. English graduates of Furman University earn a median of $16,583 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. See the full english program report for Furman University
Students looking for a strong english program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #4. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 83 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $25,729 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the english program at University Of South Carolina Columbia
Anderson University Sc came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Anderson. Anderson University Sc graduates 66% of students within six years. About 13 english degrees were awarded at Anderson University Sc in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Anderson University Sc graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. See the full english program report for Anderson University Sc
College Of Charleston earned the #6 position for english this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. About 54 english degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from College Of Charleston generally make around $29,544. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the english program at College Of Charleston
Winthrop University landed the #7 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 english degrees were awarded at Winthrop University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Winthrop University earn around $28,219 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Winthrop University
University Of South Carolina Beaufort placed #8 among the best english schools. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 english degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Beaufort in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Beaufort generally make around $38,254. Typical student debt for the program is $27,971. Read more about the english program at University Of South Carolina Beaufort
University Of South Carolina Upstate landed the #9 spot for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Spartanburg. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 19 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Upstate in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of South Carolina Upstate earn around $30,150 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the english program at University Of South Carolina Upstate
Presbyterian College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit university. Presbyterian College graduates 49% of students within six years. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Presbyterian College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $45,393 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,803. Read more about the english program at Presbyterian College
Lander University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Set in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 english students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Lander University earn around $37,548 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,644. Read more about the english program at Lander University
Coastal Carolina University landed the #12 spot for english this year. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 17 english degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $25,310 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full english details for Coastal Carolina University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
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