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2023 Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans in North Carolina

11 Ranked Colleges
1,486 Degrees Awarded
$26,600 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 54,635 people earned their degree in English language and literature, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,352 and had an average of $23,972 in loans still to pay off.

Across North Carolina, there were 1,486 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,062 and $22,874 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in English language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English language and literature programs as well as strong veteran support.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature”.

Top 11 Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans in North Carolina

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 165 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 107 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ECU]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 90 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Greensboro offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNC Greensboro]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/student-life/veterans/)

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 136 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. To help with additional expenses, 27 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full NC State Veteran Student Life Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 ’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Appalachian State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 20,023 students enrolled at Appalachian State University, 780 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 393 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,464. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Appalachian State]](/colleges/appalachian-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 50 diplomas to qualified ’s English language and literature students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our north carolina vets studying english language & literature list, Duke has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Duke University supports 16,172 students, and 36 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,387. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Duke Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 172 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte supports 30,146 students, and 1,476 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 642 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,691. During this same period, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature list. This fairly large school is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, and it awarded 129 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCW, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 17,915 students enrolled at UNCW, 1,169 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 659 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,129. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNCW offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UNCW Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

With a ranking of #9, Western Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It awarded 53 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Western Carolina University supports 12,243 students, and 439 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 182 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,242. During this same period, 3 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at WCU]](/colleges/western-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature list. UNCA is a small school located in Asheville, North Carolina that handed out 44 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

UNCA also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 153 of the 3,363 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Asheville were GI Bill® students, of which 75 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,454. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of North Carolina at Asheville]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-asheville/student-life/veterans/)

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in North Carolina for English Language & Literature ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 51 ’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,789 students enrolled at Wake Forest University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wake Forest University Veteran Student Life Report

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