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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
126 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,685 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,047 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,719 and $22,194 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 126 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in linguistics and comparative literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great linguistics and comparative literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

UF also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full UF Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 7 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 5 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 2 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full NC State Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Full GMU Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #7 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Full UK Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #0 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UARK Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Atlantic University Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#15

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Wake Forest University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 11 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Forest University, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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