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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 53 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best master'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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our 2023 rankings named University of Notre Dame the best school in the Great Lakes Region for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.

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#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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marquette University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Out of the 53 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

Full English Language & Literature at Northwestern University Report

#5

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dayton. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton.

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#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Purdue is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

Full English Language & Literature at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

Grand Valley State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized 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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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