2027 Best English Schools in the Southwest Region
English degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 55 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english schools.
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Best Schools for English in the Southwest Region
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.
Top Schools in English
Texas Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. About 22 english degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Texas Christian University earn around $60,035 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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Rice University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 english students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904.
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Students looking for a strong english program will find one at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 124 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $31,002. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $19,937 in student loans.
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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 english students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $47,019. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #5. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 131 english students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $34,739. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #6 for english this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Houston Clear Lake earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,875.
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University Of Tulsa landed the #7 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Tulsa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Tulsa earn around $62,482 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Tulsa graduates carry a median of $23,638 in student loans.
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Baylor University landed the #8 spot for english this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 53 english degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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Texas Tech University earned the #9 position for english this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 102 english degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $26,518. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Arizona State University came in at #10 for english this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 192 english students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $47,608 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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University Of Dallas ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Set in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 english degrees were awarded at University Of Dallas in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Dallas earn around $35,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,247 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Texas ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 142 english degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $32,892 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,358 to complete this degree.
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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #13 for english this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 138 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $32,482. Typical student debt for the program is $22,344.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #14 position for english this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 76 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $40,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,613.
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University Of Arizona earned the #15 position for english this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 english degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $32,155. Students borrow a median of $18,875 to complete this degree.
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Northern Arizona University placed #16 among the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 78 english students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $29,875 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,981 to complete this degree.
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University Of Houston earned the #17 position for english this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 126 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Houston earn around $31,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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Stephen F Austin State University landed the #18 spot for english this year. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 26 english students who graduated with this degree at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $35,502. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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Sam Houston State University came in at #19 for english this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 52 english degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. English graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $36,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
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Trinity University placed #20 among the best english schools. Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 20 english degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. English graduates of Trinity University earn a median of $25,216 early in their careers. Trinity University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Arizona State University Skysong placed #21 among the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. About 425 english degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. English graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $42,823 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #22 position for english this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates 51% of students within six years. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 137 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $24,187 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University San Antonio ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 35 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $39,152. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #24 for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Odessa. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 english degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $60,503 in their early career. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #25 for english this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 34 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $16,242 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 55 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
