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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region

158 Colleges
$29,505 Avg Salary
$24,516 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General English Literature School for You

General English Literature is the #26 most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 158 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General English Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the English programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the most popular school in the Plains States Region for general English literature students. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, English graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $206, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for general English literature students. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

English majors at Iowa take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $255, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 158 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, English graduates from UNL take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $382.

Full General English Literature at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report

Out of the 158 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

English majors at Mizzou take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $272.

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#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, English graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $23,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $415, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general English literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.

On average, English graduates from Missouri State take out $25,319 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Iowa State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general English literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.

On average, English graduates from Iowa State take out $25,711 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $336, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.

English majors at Truman State take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

While working on their degree, English majors at K -State accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.

After completing their degree, English graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $22,250.

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With a ranking of #11, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students. UMSL is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UMSL take out is $23,912.

Full General English Literature at University of Missouri - St Louis Report

#12

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

On average, English graduates from St. Olaf take out $22,788 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Washington University in St Louis landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#14

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Winona State University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

After completing their degree, English graduates from Winona State carry an average student debt load of $26,000.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a large student population.

On average, English graduates from UMKC take out $22,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#16

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS

Emporia State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

While working on their degree, English majors at ESU accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general English literature students. It came in at #16 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $27,000.

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#18

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $144, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

While working on their degree, English majors at St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of around $24,877 in student debt.

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#18

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #18, Saint Louis University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, English graduates from SLU carry an average student debt load of $24,311.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UMN Duluth take out is $25,000.

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#22

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. UND is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks.

While working on their degree, English majors at UND accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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#22

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $30,892 in student debt.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for General English Literature students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular General English Literature Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Grinnell College Grinnell, IA
24 Creighton University Omaha, NE
24 Carleton College Northfield, MN
27 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
28 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
29 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
30 Columbia College Columbia, MO
31 College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN
31 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN

Best General English Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best general English literature schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 566
Minnesota 616
Kansas 262
Iowa 336
Nebraska 233
North Dakota 69
South Dakota 82

General English Literature is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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