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2023 Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa

31 Colleges
$34,223 Avg Salary
$24,160 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General English Literature School for You

General English Literature is the #29 most popular major in Iowa with 336 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 31 schools in Iowa 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English majors pursuing a .

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the most popular school in Iowa for general English literature students. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, English graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $24,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.

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Out of the 31 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

While working on their degree, English majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $25,711 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $336.

Full General English Literature at Iowa State University Report

#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at UNI take out is $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $144.

Full General English Literature at University of Northern Iowa Report

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grinnell College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa list. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell.

The average amount in student loans that English majors at Grinnell take out is $18,500.

Read full report on General English Literature at Grinnell College

#5

Luther College

Decorah, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Luther College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa list. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.

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

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, English graduates from Drake carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#7

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general English literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lamoni.

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#8

Central College

Pella, IA

Central College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general English literature programs. Located in the town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Wartburg College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General English Literature at Wartburg College Report

Best General English Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular General English Literature Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 566
Minnesota 616
Kansas 262
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 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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