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

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

With 75 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #19 most popular major in South Carolina.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in South Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.

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

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Clemson University Report

#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Winthrop University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The excellent master’s degree programs at College of Charleston helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in South Carolina. C of C is a large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

Full English Language & Literature at College of Charleston Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

Full English Language & Literature at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at Coastal Carolina University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in South Carolina. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a fairly large 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
North Carolina 330
Virginia 292
Tennessee 145
Georgia 129
Louisiana 134
West Virginia 33
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

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 5 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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