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2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in South Carolina to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Carolina.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Clemson University the most popular school in South Carolina for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 18% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Of the 12 students majoring in English language and literature at UofSC, 42% are male and 58% are female.

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#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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

Of the 10 students majoring in English language and literature at C of C, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at College of Charleston Report

#4

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Converse College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at Converse, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Converse College Report

#5

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winthrop University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular 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.

Women make up 57% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Winthrop University

Coastal Carolina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in English language and literature at Coastal Carolina University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Coastal Carolina University Report

With a ranking of #7, Citadel Military College of South Carolina did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. The Citadel is a small public school located in the city of Charleston.

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#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Bob Jones University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 8 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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