2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States 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.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 174 schools in the Plains States Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Plains States Region Schools in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $23,701 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 $379.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Iowa Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $247.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $27,191 in student debt.
Full English Language & Literature at Missouri State University - Springfield Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lindenwood University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.
Full English Language & Literature at Lindenwood University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at UNL take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $382.
Iowa State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
English Language & Literature majors at Iowa State take out an average of $25,711 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $336.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Iowa State University
University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.
On average, English language and literature graduates from UNOMAHA take out $20,875 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Nebraska at Omaha Report
University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $23,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $415, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Missouri - Columbia 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. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debt load of $22,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $272.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Missouri - Columbia Report
Washington University in St Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Full English Language & Literature at Washington University in St Louis Report
Truman State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.
English Language & Literature majors at Truman State take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full English Language & Literature at Truman State University Report
With a ranking of #11, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. UMSL is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $23,912 in student debt.
Hamline University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
English Language & Literature majors at Hamline take out an average of $26,950 in student loans while working on their egree.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $27,000.
Full English Language & Literature at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
Metropolitan 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 #15 on the list. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
English Language & Literature majors at Metro State take out an average of $29,977 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full English Language & Literature at Metropolitan State University Report
Kansas 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 #16 on the list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
On average, English language and literature graduates from K -State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #17, Wichita State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at WSU take out is $30,892.
St Olaf College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #17 on the list. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
English Language & Literature majors at St. Olaf take out an average of $22,788 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full English Language & Literature at St Olaf College Report
With a ranking of #19, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UMKC accumulate an average of around $22,625 in student debt.
Full English Language & Literature at University of Missouri - Kansas City Report
University of Nebraska at Kearney did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UNK carry an average student debt load of $24,092.
Winona 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 #21 on the list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Winona State carry an average student debt load of $26,000.
Full English Language & Literature at Winona State University Report
University of North Dakota 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. UND is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UND take out is $25,000.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of North Dakota
Emporia State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region list. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.
English Language & Literature majors at ESU take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take out $26,862 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on English Language & Literature at Southeast Missouri State University
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for English Language & Literature students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Minnesota - Duluth | Duluth, MN |
| 30 | Drake University | Des Moines, IA |
| 31 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 31 | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| 31 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN |
| 34 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 34 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO |
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 28 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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