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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges
$51,842 Avg Salary

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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Nebraska - Lincoln helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college 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 suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a 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 college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

With a ranking of #7, University of Iowa 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 Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

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 large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#9

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

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 city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

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

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 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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