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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

12 Colleges in the United States
433 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$33,613 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for english language & literature students.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in South Carolina

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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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english language & literature. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 129 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Clemson University earn around $43,115 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,245. Get the full english language & literature details for Clemson University

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

A rank of #2 makes Wofford College one of the top schools for english language & literature. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Wofford College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Wofford College generally make around $34,478. Students borrow a median of $25,941 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Wofford College

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 18 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Furman University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Furman University earn around $16,583 in the first couple years of their career. Furman University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Furman University

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 89 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $25,729. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Anderson University Sc is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Anderson University Sc awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034. Get the full english language & literature details for Anderson University Sc

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston placed #6 among the best english language & literature schools. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 58 english language & literature degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from College Of Charleston earn around $29,544 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the english language & literature program at College Of Charleston

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University landed the #7 spot for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rock Hill. About 57% of students finish within six years. Winthrop University awarded about 34 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Winthrop University earn around $28,219 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. Read more about the english language & literature program at Winthrop University

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University Of South Carolina Beaufort ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Beaufort in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $38,254 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,971. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of South Carolina Beaufort

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University Of South Carolina Upstate ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Spartanburg. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 19 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Upstate in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Upstate generally make around $30,150. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of South Carolina Upstate

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Presbyterian College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Clinton. Presbyterian College graduates 49% of students within six years. Presbyterian College awarded about 10 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $45,393 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,803 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Presbyterian College

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Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Lander University came in at #11 for english language & literature this year. Lander University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Lander University generally make around $37,548. Students borrow a median of $22,644 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Lander University

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Coastal Carolina University landed the #12 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Coastal Carolina University awarded about 22 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,310 in their early career. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Coastal Carolina University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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