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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 289 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Kansas.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Kansas to see which bachelor's 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 59% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Kansas Report

Out of the 24 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Wichita State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in English language and literature at WSU, 57% are male and 43% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Wichita State University Report

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Out of the 24 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.

Women make up 75% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#4

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Benedictine College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Kansas. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in English language and literature at Benedictine College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Washburn University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 38% are male.

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Emporia State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

Women make up 90% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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Fort Hays State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Hays.

About 90% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 10% are male.

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#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Pittsburg State University Report

#9

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS

University of Saint Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Leavenworth.

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

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With a ranking of #9, Kansas Wesleyan 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 town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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 24 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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