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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 115 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Auburn University Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of North Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Alabama. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Full English Language & Literature at The University of Alabama Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

With a ranking of #6, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Jacksonville State University Report

#7

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public school with a small student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 57
Florida 394
Virginia 292
Tennessee 145
North Carolina 330
Georgia 129
West Virginia 33
Louisiana 134
South Carolina 75
Kentucky 135
Arkansas 79

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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