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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Florida

16 Colleges in the United States
2,051 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$32,828 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Florida

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

No school ranked higher than Florida State University this year for english language & literature. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida State University awarded about 309 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $43,649. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750. Read more about the english language & literature program at Florida State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 162 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Florida earn around $47,082 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $16,950 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Florida

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #3. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 47 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn around $27,097 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $16,144 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Florida Gulf Coast University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 173 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $34,816 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Central Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #5. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. University Of Central Florida awarded about 411 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $27,381. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $22,631 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Central Florida

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Florida International University earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 175 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $27,037 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,871. See the full english language & literature program report for Florida International University

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University Of North Florida landed the #7 spot for english language & literature this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 70 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $27,396 early in their careers. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $16,945 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of North Florida

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Florida Atlantic University came in at #8 for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 70 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $23,264 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,912 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Florida Atlantic University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach placed #9 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach awarded about 11 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn around $54,317 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,787. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Ave Maria University landed the #10 spot for english language & literature this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Ave Maria. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 11 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Ave Maria University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Ave Maria University generally make around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $19,801 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Ave Maria University

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The University Of West Florida earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 62 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $25,035. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. Read more about the english language & literature program at The University Of West Florida

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College placed #12 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Rollins College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,777 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Rollins College

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Stetson University landed the #13 spot for english language & literature this year. Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of DeLand. Stetson University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Stetson University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Stetson University earn a median of $21,520 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full english language & literature program report for Stetson University

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Flagler College St Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine earned the #14 position for english language & literature this year. Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Augustine. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Flagler College St Augustine awarded about 19 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $21,236 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,051 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Flagler College St Augustine

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University earned the #15 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Saint Leo University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Saint Leo University earn a median of $49,458 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,116 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Saint Leo University

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University landed the #16 spot for english language & literature this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Winter Park. Full Sail University graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 473 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Full Sail University earn around $29,313 in the first couple years of their career. Full Sail University graduates carry a median of $37,879 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Full Sail University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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