2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Washington with 896 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top Washington Schools in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $18,021 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Washington. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Wazzu carry an average student debtload of $23,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $205.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pacific Lutheran University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington list. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Pacific University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
English Language & Literature majors at SPU take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Washington University is a great place for English language and literature students. CWU is a large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.
English Language & Literature majors at CWU take out an average of $21,246 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Western Washington University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $17,866 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $319.
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Seattle University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington ranking. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Seattle U accumulate an average of around $21,815 in student debt.
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University of Puget Sound came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Puget Sound carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Eastern Washington University ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington list. EWU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from EWU carry an average student debtload of $17,105.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 7,609 |
| Oregon | 524 |
| Hawaii | 111 |
| Nevada | 290 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Majors Similar 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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