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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa

9 Colleges
$34,302 Avg Salary
$23,841 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Iowa with 699 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa

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

Top Iowa Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Our analysis found Loras College to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Loras is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $23,701 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $379, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Iowa Report

Out of the 9 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Iowa State take out is $25,711. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $336, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

The excellent programs at Drake University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Iowa. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Drake take out $24,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Out of the 9 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

English Language & Literature majors at UNI take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $144, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

Full English Language & Literature at Luther College Report

#7

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

With a ranking of #7, Simpson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Indianola.

Full English Language & Literature at Simpson College Report

#8

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Grinnell take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa ranking. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 289
Minnesota 1,056
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 9 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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