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2023 Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region

19 Colleges
$30,647 Avg Salary
$24,669 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing an online .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular online school in the Plains States Region for English language and literature students. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Mizzou accumulate an average of around $22,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $272.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $23,912 in student debt.

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The excellent online programs at Minnesota State University - Mankato helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 19 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNK carry an average student debtload of $24,092.

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The excellent online programs at Anoka-Ramsey Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Inver Hills Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.

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#8

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

Valley City State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Valley City State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Valley City.

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Missouri University of Science and Technology 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. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.

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#10

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

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Explore the most popular online English language and literature colleges 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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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 19 schools only.

  • 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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