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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

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$40,812 Avg Salary

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

With 1,056 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #17 most popular major in Minnesota.

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.

The Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Minnesota to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in Minnesota for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

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#3

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Cloud State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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#5

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hamline University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Metropolitan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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#7

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth 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 #8 on the list. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 289
Iowa 699
South Dakota 89
Missouri 846
Nebraska 290
North Dakota 72

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 8 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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