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2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Florida

13 Colleges in the United States
1,955 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$29,625 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english language & literature education in Florida.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english language & literature. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 165 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $47,082. Students borrow a median of $16,950 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Florida

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #2. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 297 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $43,649 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Florida State University

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A rank of #3 makes Florida Southern College one of the top schools for english language & literature. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakeland. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Florida Southern College awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Florida Southern College earn around $48,665 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,357. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Florida Southern College

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Miami earn around $19,314 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,750. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Miami

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University Of North Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. University Of North Florida graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 78 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $27,396. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $16,945 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of North Florida

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #6 spot for english language & literature this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 47 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn around $27,097 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,144 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Florida Gulf Coast University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 169 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $34,776. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Florida International University landed the #8 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 198 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $27,037 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,871 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Florida International University

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Florida Atlantic University landed the #9 spot for english language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 88 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $23,264 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,912. See the full english language & literature program report for Florida Atlantic University

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University Of Central Florida landed the #10 spot for english language & literature this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 399 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $27,333. Typical student debt for the program is $22,631. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Central Florida

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The University Of Tampa earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tampa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Tampa generally make around $25,510. The University Of Tampa graduates carry a median of $21,163 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for The University Of Tampa

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The University Of West Florida ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 73 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $25,035 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at The University Of West Florida

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Stetson University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stetson University awarded about 20 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Stetson University earn around $21,520 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full english language & literature program report for Stetson University

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Rollins College graduates 75% of students within six years. Rollins College awarded about 20 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,777 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Rollins College

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Flagler College St Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Flagler College St Augustine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $21,236 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,051. See the full english language & literature program report for Flagler College St Augustine

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Full Sail University awarded about 313 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Full Sail University earn a median of $29,313 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $37,879. See the full english language & literature program report for Full Sail University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 31 schools evaluated.

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