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2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region

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$28,126 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 10 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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 degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wake Forest University is a great place for linguistics and comparative literature students. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 20 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for linguistics and comparative literature students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best linguistics and comparative literature programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

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#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

With a ranking of #7, West Virginia University did quite well on this year’s best schools for linguistics and comparative literature students. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for linguistics and comparative literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

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#9

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for linguistics and comparative literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #10, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for linguistics and comparative literature students. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best linguistics and comparative literature colleges 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 20 schools only.

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