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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in North Carolina

13 Colleges in North Carolina
1,238 English Degrees Awarded
$29,825 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 13 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,238 degrees in general english literature during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in North Carolina The english program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General English Literature rankings. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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

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 Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 North Carolina

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.

10 Top North Carolina 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

It's difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools 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 year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Duke University earn $7,416 more than the standard english grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
165 English Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. 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 earn 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

Wake Forest University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in general english literature. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 51 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Wake Forest University make $13,193 more than the standard english graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 English Degrees Awarded
18.0% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #378 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.

There were about 172 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients typically make around $28,138 in their early careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 English Degrees Awarded
$33,005 Median Starting Salary

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 109 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from North Carolina State University earn $3,180 more than the average english student.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 English Degrees Awarded
5.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 71 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the english program earn about $26,071 for their early career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 English Degrees Awarded
12.0% Growth in Graduates

ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from East Carolina University earn $4,420 more than the typical english student.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 English Degrees Awarded
1.9% Growth in Graduates

WCU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cullowhee. This university ranks 17th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 53 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career earnings of $30,162.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 English Degrees Awarded
$24,948 Median Starting Salary

UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Greensboro. This university ranks 12th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 79 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career wages of $24,948.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 English Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 102 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career wages of $21,250.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 880
Florida 282 1,759
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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One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

English Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
English 1,238

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 232
Literature 8
English Literature (Other) 8

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