2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You
With 846 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Missouri.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Missouri to see which master'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.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri
Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Lindenwood University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 88 students majoring in English language and literature at Lindenwood University, 28% are male and 72% are female.
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Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 15% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
About 63% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 37% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in English language and literature at UMSL, 21% are male and 79% are female.
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Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Women make up 76% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Southeast Missouri State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 44% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Saint Louis University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at SLU, 13% are male and 88% are female.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in English language and literature at Northwest, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 289 |
| Minnesota | 1,056 |
| Iowa | 699 |
| South Dakota | 89 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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.