2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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.
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The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 251 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for English language and literature students. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from U-M carry an average student debt load of $15,526. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $393, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.
English Language & Literature majors at Ohio State take out an average of $24,850 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full English Language & Literature at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report
The excellent programs at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from BGSU take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $287.
The excellent programs at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Great Lakes Region . UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UIUC carry an average student debt load of $21,184. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $335.
Out of the 251 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the # 5 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
English Language & Literature majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.
English Language & Literature majors at Miami University - Oxford take out an average of $24,750 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $438.
Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Oxford Report
With a ranking of #7, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $26,347 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $246, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Illinois State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at Illinois State take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $342, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full English Language & Literature at Illinois State University Report
Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at OHIO Athens accumulate an average of around $25,620 in student debt.
Full English Language & Literature at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report
Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Purdue take out $18,825 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #11, Michigan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Michigan State accumulate an average of around $26,536 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.
University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UIC carry an average student debt load of $19,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $209.
University of Chicago came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UChicago take out $17,166 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Chicago Report
With a ranking of #14, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UC take out is $21,611. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $271.
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Northwestern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Northwestern take out $17,790 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at IU Bloomington take out is $17,080.
With a ranking of #17, DePaul University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at DePaul take out is $24,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $555, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UWM take out is $27,000.
With a ranking of #20, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Kent State accumulate an average of around $26,187 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Oakland University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Oakland is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Oakland accumulate an average of around $26,251 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $171, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Oakland University
Ball State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #22 on the list. Ball State is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Ball State take out $23,809 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $178.
Full English Language & Literature at Ball State University Report
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #23 on the list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
On average, English language and literature graduates from IUPUI take out $25,186 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report
Columbia College Chicago came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
English Language & Literature majors at Columbia take out an average of $26,922 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $540.
Full English Language & Literature at Columbia College Chicago Report
With a ranking of #25, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at Wayne State take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full English Language & Literature at Wayne State University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for English Language & Literature students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | La Crosse, WI |
| 38 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| 40 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 40 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN |
| 42 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 42 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI |
| 44 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| 45 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN |
| 46 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL |
| 46 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 48 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI |
| 49 | Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN |
| 50 | University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 50 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State
Explore the best English language and literature schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 937 |
| Michigan | 1,125 |
| Ohio | 1,678 |
| Illinois | 1,599 |
| Wisconsin | 789 |
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 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.
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