by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,150 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for english language & literature students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature needs to take a look at Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Duke University
It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Wake Forest University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Wake Forest University
It's difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from North Carolina State University
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
WCU is a large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Western Carolina University
Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Appalachian State University
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from East Carolina University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 236 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,946 |
| Virginia | 34 | 1,472 |
| Alabama | 33 | 525 |
| Georgia | 33 | 1,036 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 255 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 686 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 515 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 388 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 438 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 332 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 1,062 |
| Writing Studies | 80 |
| Literature | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 4,635 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3,519 |
| History | 928 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 838 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 759 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 608 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 445 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 430 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 224 |
