2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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.
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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the most popular school in the Plains States Region for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at Iowa, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska - Lincoln the most popular school in the Plains States Region for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 67% are male.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 38% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
Full English Language & Literature at Washington University in St Louis Report
Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
Of the 7 students majoring in English language and literature at Mizzou, 57% are male and 43% are female.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 17% are male.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 67% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 50% are male.
Full English Language & Literature at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
With a ranking of #8, Saint Louis University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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University of South Dakota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of South Dakota
Iowa State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best 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 |
Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 12 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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