2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Iowa with 699 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Iowa Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the most popular school in Iowa for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
About 63% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 37% are male.
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Out of the 5 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 29% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Iowa. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Maharishi International University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Fairfield.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Cornell College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Iowa. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon.
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Request InformationBest English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 289 |
| Minnesota | 1,056 |
| South Dakota | 89 |
| Missouri | 846 |
| Nebraska | 290 |
| North Dakota | 72 |
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 |
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 5 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.
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