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2026 Best General English Literature Schools in Louisiana

7 Colleges in the United States
395 General English Literature Degrees Awarded
$33,979 Avg Early-Career Salary

General English Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for general english literature students.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Louisiana

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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Leading the list is Tulane University Of Louisiana, our #1 school for general english literature. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 45 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $30,318 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,652. Read more about the general english literature program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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A rank of #2 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the top schools for general english literature. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. About 62% of students finish within six years. Louisiana Tech University awarded about 22 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Louisiana Tech University earn around $49,261 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,846. Read more about the general english literature program at Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #3. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 88 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $37,736 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Lake Charles. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Mcneese State University awarded about 23 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $46,529 in their early career. Mcneese State University graduates carry a median of $24,433 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Mcneese State University

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. University Of Louisiana Lafayette awarded about 57 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $25,271. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Get the full general english literature details for University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Louisiana State University Alexandria landed the #6 spot for general english literature this year. Set in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 general english literature degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University Alexandria in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $47,702 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,656. Get the full general english literature details for Louisiana State University Alexandria

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University Of Louisiana Monroe landed the #7 spot for general english literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Monroe. About 53% of students finish within six years. University Of Louisiana Monroe awarded about 20 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from University Of Louisiana Monroe earn around $20,834 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,873 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for University Of Louisiana Monroe

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #8 for general english literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Hammond. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Louisiana University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $31,136. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Southeastern Louisiana University

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University Of New Orleans earned the #9 position for general english literature this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public university. University Of New Orleans graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Orleans in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $20,265. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125. See the full general english literature program report for University Of New Orleans

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public school located in the town of Natchitoches. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana awarded about 21 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn a median of $42,684 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,061 to complete this degree. Get the full general english literature details for Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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Nicholls State University earned the #11 position for general english literature this year. Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 15 general english literature degrees were awarded at Nicholls State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Nicholls State University generally make around $22,030. Nicholls State University graduates carry a median of $27,625 in student loans. See the full general english literature program report for Nicholls State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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