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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan

13 Colleges
$26,334 Avg Salary
$25,729 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 1,125 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Michigan.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

English Language & Literature majors at Michigan State take out an average of $26,536 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at GVSU take out is $26,347. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $246.

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Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at U-M take out an average of $15,526 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $393.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ferris State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $26,750 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Ferris State University Report

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Oakland take out $26,251 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $171.

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#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan ranking. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Calvin carry an average student debtload of $21,340.

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#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out an average of $30,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UM Dearborn take out $26,159 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Central Michigan take out $30,534 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.

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#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $26,250 in student debt.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 937
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

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 13 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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