2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Texas
English Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 44 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english language & literature schools.
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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Texas
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Top Schools in English Language & Literature
Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in english language & literature. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 36 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960.
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Rice University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 25 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 260 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $59,455. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,330 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for english language & literature. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 124 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $31,002. Students borrow a median of $19,937 to complete this degree.
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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $47,019 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #6 spot for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $50,876 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,875.
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Baylor University earned the #7 position for english language & literature this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 78 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $49,888 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Texas Tech University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 154 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $42,679 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,462.
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University Of Dallas ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Irving. University Of Dallas graduates 73% of students within six years. University Of Dallas awarded about 50 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,038 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,247 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Texas landed the #10 spot for english language & literature this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 156 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of North Texas earn around $44,338 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,498 to complete this degree.
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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 163 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $36,689 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,787.
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University Of Houston ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 148 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Houston earn around $31,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #13 among the best english language & literature schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 76 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $40,718 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,655.
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Stephen F Austin State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. Stephen F Austin State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Stephen F Austin State University awarded about 35 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $26,350. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $21,674 in student loans.
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University Of St Thomas Texas placed #15 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 22 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Texas in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of St Thomas Texas earn a median of $58,265 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,628.
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Sam Houston State University came in at #16 for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $36,749. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans.
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Trinity University placed #17 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Trinity University awarded about 24 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,216 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University San Antonio earned the #18 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University San Antonio awarded about 35 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $39,152. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earned the #19 position for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Odessa. About 40% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin awarded about 22 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. Typical student debt for the program is $20,052.
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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #20 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. About 51% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 148 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $24,187 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete this degree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #21 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Austin Community College District awarded about 48 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $33,514. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $13,799 in student loans.
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San Jacinto Community College came in at #22 for english language & literature this year. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 85 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $19,125 in their early career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Lamar University landed the #23 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $52,678. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988.
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The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #24 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 99 english language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $61,986 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #25 position for english language & literature this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $43,470 in their early career. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $13,407 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
