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2026 Best General English Literature Schools in Georgia

12 Colleges in the United States
639 General English Literature Degrees Awarded
$37,759 Avg Early-Career Salary

General English Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general english literature programs.

College Factual analyzed 40 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general english literature schools.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Georgia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general english literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General English Literature

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

No school ranked higher than Emory University this year for general english literature. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 25 general english literature degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Emory University earn around $36,019 in the first couple years of their career. Emory University graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Get the full general english literature details for Emory University

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Mercer University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. Mercer University awarded about 12 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $56,699. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Mercer University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Berry College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Berry College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Berry College earn around $50,785 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Berry College

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Spelman College graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Spelman College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Spelman College earn around $31,129 in the first couple years of their career. Spelman College graduates carry a median of $25,564 in student loans. Get the full general english literature details for Spelman College

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for general english literature. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 109 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from University Of Georgia earn around $35,621 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full general english literature program report for University Of Georgia

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Augusta University awarded about 13 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Augusta University earn around $56,168 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Augusta University

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Georgia College And State University placed #7 among the best general english literature schools. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public university. Georgia College And State University graduates 64% of students within six years. Georgia College And State University awarded about 30 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Georgia College And State University earn a median of $26,308 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Georgia College And State University

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University Of North Georgia came in at #8 for general english literature this year. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of North Georgia graduates 50% of students within six years. About 61 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of North Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from University Of North Georgia earn around $35,733 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from University Of North Georgia

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Georgia Southern University came in at #9 for general english literature this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Statesboro. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Southern University awarded about 37 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $32,811 in their early career. Georgia Southern University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full general english literature program report for Georgia Southern University

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Middle Georgia State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Middle Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University generally make around $48,207. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Middle Georgia State University

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Kennesaw State University earned the #11 position for general english literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 65 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $26,801 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general english literature details for Kennesaw State University

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Georgia State University earned the #12 position for general english literature this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia State University awarded about 102 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $37,066 in their early career. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $27,513 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from Georgia State University

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University Of West Georgia ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 54 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of West Georgia in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $24,055 early in their careers. University Of West Georgia graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. See the full general english literature program report for University Of West Georgia

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Clayton State University earned the #14 position for general english literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Morrow. Clayton State University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 18 general english literature degrees were awarded at Clayton State University in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Clayton State University earn a median of $22,874 early in their careers. Clayton State University graduates carry a median of $22,638 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Clayton State University

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Columbus State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbus State University awarded about 24 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $23,987 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,114 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Columbus State University

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College landed the #16 spot for general english literature this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. About 22 general english literature degrees were awarded at Georgia Gwinnett College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Georgia Gwinnett College generally make around $55,992. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Georgia Gwinnett College

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Dalton State College landed the #17 spot for general english literature this year. Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dalton. About 24% of students finish within six years. About 10 general english literature degrees were awarded at Dalton State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Dalton State College generally make around $41,654. Typical student debt for the program is $14,955. More information about a degree in general english literature from Dalton State College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 40 schools evaluated.

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