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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri

10 Colleges
$28,791 Avg Salary
$25,599 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 846 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Missouri.

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 Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri

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

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Mizzou take out is $22,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $272, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UMSL take out is $23,912.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri list. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri list. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

On average, English language and literature graduates from SLU take out $24,311 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 10 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Missouri State take out an average of $27,191 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public college with a small student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Truman State take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Webster University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMKC accumulate an average of around $22,625 in student debt.

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#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

With a ranking of #10, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Southeast Missouri State University carry an average student debtload of $26,862.

Full English Language & Literature at Southeast Missouri State University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 289
Minnesota 1,056
Iowa 699
South Dakota 89
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

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 10 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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