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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

82 Ranked Colleges
725 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 41,945 people earned their degree in general English literature, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,525 and had an average of $23,628 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 9,328 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,182 and $23,899 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 725 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 82 colleges that offered a degree in general English literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general English literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general English literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 82 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree english students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General English Literature Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 1 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida General English Literature Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 20 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of West Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 8 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #14 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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Florida International University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 6 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro General English Literature Report

#11

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216.

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#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 12 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

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#15

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#16

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 11 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Florence, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s English students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 12 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s English students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern are $21,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #23, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 23 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also took the #17 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

ULM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ULM are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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