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2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, linguistics and comparative literature was ranked #103 in the country. In fact 1,748 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Linguistics & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Southeast Region 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 Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 10 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for linguistics and comparative literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

The excellent master’s degree programs at Wake Forest University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in the Southeast Region . Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 15 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

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#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree linguistics and comparative literature programs. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #7, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for linguistics and comparative literature students working on their master’s degree. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

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#8

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree linguistics and comparative literature programs. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for linguistics and comparative literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

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#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #10 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best linguistics and comparative literature schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 28
Florida 35
Georgia 37
North Carolina 35
Tennessee 4
Kentucky 12
Louisiana 9
South Carolina 18
Mississippi 13
Arkansas 2
West Virginia 29

One of 16 majors within the area of study, linguistics and comparative literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Comparative Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 1,304
Classical Languages & Literature 303
East Asian Languages 209
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 160
Germanic Languages 149

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

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