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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region

105 Colleges in the Southeast Region
8,884 English Degrees Awarded
$27,486 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 105 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 8,884 degrees in general english literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
Doctor's Degrees in English

The english 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 General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Top Southeast Region Schools in English

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 English Degrees Awarded
$37,241 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in general english literature needs to check out Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 44 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. General English Literature degree recipients from Duke University receive an earnings boost of approximately $9,755 above the typical income of general english literature graduates.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 English Degrees Awarded
20.3% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in general english literature needs to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Vanderbilt University receive $3,704 more than the typical english grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 English Degrees Awarded
$32,559 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in general english literature has to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 186 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Virginia - Main Campus earn $5,073 more than the average english graduate.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 English Degrees Awarded
$43,887 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general english literature needs to look into Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 45 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general english literature degree program at Emory University earn $16,401 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
165 English Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 165 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english program make about $25,909 for their early career.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 English Degrees Awarded
$43,018 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 51 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general english literature program at Wake Forest University earn $15,532 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
197 English Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 197 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients generally make around $22,915 in their early careers.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
373 English Degrees Awarded
$35,583 Median Starting Salary

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 373 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Florida State University make $8,096 more than the typical english graduate.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 English Degrees Awarded
$25,442 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 81 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients typically earn around $25,442 in their early careers.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 English Degrees Awarded
$31,491 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 59 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Auburn University make $4,005 more than the average english grad.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 English Degrees Awarded
$30,436 Median Starting Salary

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were roughly 65 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from William & Mary receive an earnings boost of about $2,950 above the average earnings of general english literature graduates.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 English Degrees Awarded
$25,347 Median Starting Salary

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 121 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career wages of $25,347.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 English Degrees Awarded
$28,212 Median Starting Salary

UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 127 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. After graduating, english degree recipients generally make around $28,212 in their early careers.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 English Degrees Awarded
$32,696 Median Starting Salary

Clemson is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were about 75 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general english literature major at Clemson University make $5,210 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 English Degrees Awarded
$32,598 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 115 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make $5,112 more than the average english student.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General English Literature students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
16 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
17 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
17 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
18 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
19 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
20 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
21 Florida International University Miami, FL
22 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
23 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
24 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
25 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC

Best General English Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best general english literature colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 880
Florida 282 1,759
North Carolina 279 1,233
Virginia 274 1,169
Tennessee 269 771
South Carolina 248 474
Kentucky 244 443
Louisiana 242 517
Mississippi 234 278
Arkansas 234 298
Alabama 233 557
West Virginia 207 258

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
English 8,884

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 3,131
Literature 55
English Literature (Other) 50

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