2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
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 Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 47 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the best school in the Plains States Region for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 47 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loras College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Johns University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, SJU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Augustana University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Saint Benedict. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Northern Iowa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Iowa State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
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Drake University 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 #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Carleton College 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. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 289 |
| Minnesota | 1,056 |
| Iowa | 699 |
| South Dakota | 89 |
| Missouri | 846 |
| Nebraska | 290 |
| North Dakota | 72 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related to English Language & Literature
| 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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