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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas

28 Colleges
$28,385 Avg Salary
$23,961 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 289 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Kansas.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in Kansas 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at KU take out is $23,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $415, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

The excellent programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Kansas. K -State is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

English Language & Literature majors at K -State take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wichita State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from WSU take out $30,892 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at Wichita State University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emporia State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas list. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at ESU accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Emporia State University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for English language and literature students. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

Full English Language & Literature at Fort Hays State University Report

#6

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

Benedictine College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

Washburn University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Washburn University take out $24,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full English Language & Literature at Washburn University Report

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Pitt State take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Kansas Wesleyan University 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. Located in the remote town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kansas list. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Baldwin City.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 1,056
Iowa 699
South Dakota 89
Missouri 846
Nebraska 290
North Dakota 72

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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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