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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

5 Colleges
$25,551 Avg Salary
$26,048 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

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

Top South Carolina Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Clemson University the best school in South Carolina for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Winthrop University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a large public school located in the city of Charleston.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

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Out of the 5 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Carolina University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a 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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