2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor'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 Doctor'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 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Washington University in St Louis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Iowa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Saint Louis University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Explore the best English language and literature schools 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 9 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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