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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region

93 Colleges
$28,767 Avg Salary
$24,913 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 93 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 15% Best English Language & Literature 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 degree in the Great Lakes Region . Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Notre Dame take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Notre Dame Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UChicago take out is $17,166.

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Marquette University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Marquette accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Marquette University Report

#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwestern University is a great place for English language and literature students. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Northwestern take out $17,790 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Michigan State take out is $26,536. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.

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#6

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UDayton take out $23,898 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Dayton Report

University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UW - Platteville take out is $25,500.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UW - Eau Claire take out is $25,000.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UW - La Crosse take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

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#11

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Purdue accumulate an average of around $18,825 in student debt.

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Miami University - Hamilton landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Hamilton Report

With a ranking of #13, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UIUC take out is $21,184. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $335.

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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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
14 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
15 North Central College Naperville, IL
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 schools 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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