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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$28,150 Avg Salary
$24,054 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 15% Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Notre Dame Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marquette University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

Full English Language & Literature at Northwestern University Report

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Michigan State University Report

#6

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Platteville.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report

University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

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Miami University - Hamilton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Hamilton Report

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #13 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for English Language & Literature students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
14 North Central College Naperville, IL
15 University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI
16 Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI
17 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
18 Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL

Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 937
Michigan 1,125
Ohio 1,678
Illinois 1,599
Wisconsin 789

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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