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Best English Language and Literature Schools in North Carolina
Top English Language and Literature programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $48,177
Top English Language and Literature Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $48,296 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $65,074 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | N/A |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | $42,708 |
| 5 | Elon University #111 national | $52,954 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $38,403 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $42,225 |
| 8 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $30,183 |
| 9 | East Carolina University #579 national | $32,229 |
| 10 | Meredith College #625 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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