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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges in Alabama
644 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$29,460 Avg Early-Career Salary
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 644 degrees in english language & literature during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great English Language & Literature School

Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama Your choice of english language & literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall English Language & 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.

Pick Your English Language & Literature Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Doctor's Degrees in English Language & Literature

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Alabama

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 language & literature degree levels they offer.

Top Alabama Schools in English Language & Literature

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$31,491 Median Starting Salary

Auburn University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in english language & literature. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 66 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Those english language & literature students who get their degree from Auburn University receive $2,031 more than the average english language & literature student.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$28,212 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in english language & literature. UA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 147 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. After graduation, english language & literature degree recipients generally earn about $28,212 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
18.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a good option for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature. UAB is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 60 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, english language & literature degree recipients usually make an average of $27,282 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$35,166 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of North Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in english language & literature. UNA is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Florence. This university ranks 15th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 37 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the english language & literature major at University of North Alabama make $5,706 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,385 Median Starting Salary
$22,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 29 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program make around $31,385 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$26,583 Median Starting Salary

Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small suburb of Jacksonville. This university ranks 18th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 33 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn around $26,583 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$26,620 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 42 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Montevallo in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,620.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,452
West Virginia 38 288
Mississippi 38 331
South Carolina 38 590
Florida 38 2,373
Virginia 38 1,763
Arkansas 38 396
Kentucky 37 511
Georgia 37 1,173
Tennessee 37 834
Louisiana 37 569

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 557
Writing Studies 87

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