by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 68 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general english literature. Combined, these schools handed out 790 master's degrees in general english literature to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general english literature for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general english literature students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general english literature students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general english literature. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Duke University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It's difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Vanderbilt University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general english literature needs to check out Wake Forest University. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Wake Forest University
It is hard to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general english literature. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Emory University
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Auburn University
Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Clemson University
Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Florida State University
Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in general english literature from The University of Alabama
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Virginia Tech
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 11 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 12 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC |
| 13 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 14 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 15 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 16 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 17 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
Explore the best general english literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 99 |
| Georgia | 190 | 52 |
| Virginia | 182 | 85 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 151 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 98 |
| Alabama | 151 | 64 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 52 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 84 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 34 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 24 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 14 |
General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 790 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 770 |
| Literature | 24 |
| English Literature (Other) | 24 |
