2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Plains States 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.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States 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
Our 2023 rankings named Iowa State University the best school in the Plains States Region for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Winona State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.
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With a ranking of #7, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. UND is a large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.
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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
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With a ranking of #9, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Explore the best English language and literature schools 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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 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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