2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 1,125 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Michigan.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 153 students majoring in English language and literature at U-M, 28% are male and 72% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Valley State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Michigan. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 14% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
Women make up 80% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Out of the 34 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
About 77% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 23% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 68% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, Western Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. WMU is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
About 76% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 24% are male.
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Kalamazoo College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, K College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 84% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Hillsdale College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Hillsdale College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hillsdale.
Women make up 73% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Hope College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Holland.
Of the 30 students majoring in English language and literature at Hope, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 937 |
| Ohio | 1,678 |
| Illinois | 1,599 |
| Wisconsin | 789 |
English Language & Literature Related Majors
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 25 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.