2026 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region
Classical Languages & 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 50 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools.
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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall classical languages & literature education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature
Leading the list is College Of William And Mary, our #1 school for classical languages & literature. College Of William And Mary is a large public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $53,338. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans.
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The University Of Tennessee came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best classical languages & literature schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. About 11 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Students borrow a median of $22,859 to complete this degree.
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Florida State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida State University awarded about 26 classical languages & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $51,884 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,633.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 50 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).
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