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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota

36 Colleges
$29,135 Avg Salary
$24,992 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 1,056 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #17 most popular major in Minnesota.

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.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in Minnesota 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.

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Minnesota.

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly 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.

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#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent programs at Hamline University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit school 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.

Full English Language & Literature at Hamline University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small 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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Metropolitan State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large 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.

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#5

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means St Olaf College is a great place for English language and literature students. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the 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

Winona State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota 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.

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With a ranking of #7, University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota ranking. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from St. Cloud State University carry an average student debt load of $24,877.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota ranking. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UMN Duluth take out is $25,000.

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#10

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

Carleton College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Carleton take out an average of $14,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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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
Kansas 289
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 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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