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

18 Colleges
$26,600 Avg Salary
$17,188 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Associate 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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our analysis found Anoka-Ramsey Community College to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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#2

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Out of the 18 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Normandale Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Normandale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bloomington.

Women make up 80% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Normandale Community College Report

#3

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Butler Community College is a great place for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Butler CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado.

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#3

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Out of the 18 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Hennepin Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

About 25% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at North Hennepin Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Drury University - CCPS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in English language and literature at Drury University - CCPS, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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With a ranking of #6, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CLAS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Northeast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Northeast is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.

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With a ranking of #6, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Creston, SWCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Barton County Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Presentation College

Aberdeen, SD

With a ranking of #10, Presentation College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Aberdeen, Presentation College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

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

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 18 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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