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

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

With 89 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #22 most popular major in South Dakota.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in South Dakota 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.

Check out the English language and literature bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Dakota.

#1

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Dakota the most popular school in South Dakota for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.

Of the 20 students majoring in English language and literature at USD, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at University of South Dakota Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Black Hills State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. BHSU is a small public school located in the distant town of Spearfish.

Of the 17 students majoring in English language and literature at BHSU, 24% are male and 76% are female.

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#3

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

Out of the 10 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Augustana University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.

Of the 15 students majoring in English language and literature at Augustana Sioux Falls, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Augustana University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.

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

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at South Dakota State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in South Dakota. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#6

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

University of Sioux Falls ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls.

Of the 6 students majoring in English language and literature at University of Sioux Falls, 17% are male and 83% are female.

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#7

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD

Mount Marty University 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 #7 on the list. Located in the town of Yankton, Mount Marty is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 50% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#8

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree English language and literature programs. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Dakota State University

Dakota Wesleyan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Located in the remote town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Dakota Wesleyan University Report

With a ranking of #9, Oglala Lakota College 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 rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a public school with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Oglala Lakota College Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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
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 10 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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