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

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

With 57 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #16 most popular major in Mississippi.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the best school in Mississippi for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Mississippi State is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

Full English Language & Literature at Mississippi State University Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Mississippi. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

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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
Florida 394
North Carolina 330
Virginia 292
Tennessee 145
Georgia 129
West Virginia 33
Louisiana 134
South Carolina 75
Kentucky 135
Arkansas 79
Alabama 115

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

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

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

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 3 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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