2027 Best Literature Schools in the Southwest Region
Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best literature schools.
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Best Schools for Literature in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall literature education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Literature
Leading the list is Northern Arizona University, our #1 school for literature. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 literature degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Students who receive their literature degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $47,056 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,645.
See the full literature program report for Northern Arizona University
Tyler Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. About 19 literature degrees were awarded at Tyler Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, literature degree recipients from Tyler Junior College generally make around $43,348. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans.
Read more about the literature program at Tyler Junior College
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.
