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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in the Southwest Region
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Top Schools in English Language & Literature
No school ranked higher than Texas Christian University this year for english language & literature. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Texas Christian University awarded about 34 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $60,035 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960.
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Southern Methodist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Methodist University awarded about 29 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $47,019 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 305 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $59,040 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,330 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Rice University one of the top schools for english language & literature. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $75,299 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904.
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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for english language & literature. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 122 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,002 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,937.
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University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #6 spot for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 16 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Houston Clear Lake earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates carry a median of $15,875 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University earned the #7 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Texas Tech University awarded about 158 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Texas Tech University earn around $42,598 in the first couple years of their career. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $21,462 in student loans.
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Baylor University came in at #8 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $49,888 in their early career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Texas State University San Marcos placed #9 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 201 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $37,136 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete this degree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #10 spot for english language & literature this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 42 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $33,514 early in their careers. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $13,799 in student loans.
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University Of North Texas landed the #11 spot for english language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. University Of North Texas awarded about 159 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $40,857 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,498 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #12 among the best english language & literature schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 54 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $40,718 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,655 to complete this degree.
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University Of Houston landed the #13 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 130 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Houston earn around $31,513 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans.
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Arizona State University placed #14 among the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 178 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $45,250 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,917 to complete this degree.
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University Of Dallas earned the #15 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. University Of Dallas awarded about 45 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Dallas earn a median of $35,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,247.
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University Of Arizona earned the #16 position for english language & literature this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 117 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $34,190 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,593 to complete this degree.
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Abilene Christian University came in at #17 for english language & literature this year. Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. About 59% of students finish within six years. Abilene Christian University awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $56,463. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans.
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Northern Arizona University placed #18 among the best english language & literature schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 124 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $39,175 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,981 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 156 english language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $24,187 in their early career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $17,625 in student loans.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Sam Houston State University earn around $36,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
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University Of St Thomas Texas placed #21 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of St Thomas Texas awarded about 22 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of St Thomas Texas earn around $58,265 in the first couple years of their career. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates carry a median of $23,628 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University San Antonio earned the #22 position for english language & literature this year. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates 40% of students within six years. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Texas A And M University San Antonio earn around $39,152 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree.
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Stephen F Austin State University earned the #23 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. Stephen F Austin State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Stephen F Austin State University awarded about 40 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,870 in their early career. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $21,674 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin placed #24 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 23 english language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $60,503 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,052.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 123 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $33,579 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,390.
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