by our College Data Analytics Team
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In 2020-2021, 40,481 people earned their degree in general English literature, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $29,881 and had an average of $23,769 in loans still to pay off.
Across Wisconsin, there were 705 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,949 and $24,959 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general English literature. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in general English literature.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ripon College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin. Ripon College is a small school located in Ripon, Wisconsin that handed out 12 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lawrence University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin. Lawrence U is a small school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 21 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mount Mary University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin. Mount Mary is a small school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 11 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Norbert College landed the #5 spot on the list. Saint Norbert College is located in De Pere, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s English degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Saint Norbert College General English Literature Report
Carthage College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. Carthage is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s English degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. Wisconsin Lutheran College is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s English degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General English Literature at Wisconsin Lutheran College
With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 49 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a medium-sized public school situated in River Falls, Wisconsin. It awarded 25 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - River Falls
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #10. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s English degrees to 89 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #11. University of Wisconsin - Superior is a small school located in Superior, Wisconsin that handed out 9 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 55 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin that handed out 24 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General English Literature at UW - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school handed out 30 degrees to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General English Literature at UW Oshkosh
With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 20 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General English Literature at UW - Green Bay
University of Wisconsin - Parkside came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General English Literature at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Carroll University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized school located in Platteville, Wisconsin that handed out 17 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General English Literature at UW - Platteville
Edgewood College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #20. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 156 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Maranatha Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #21. Watertown, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s English degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Northland College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Ashland, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s English students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Cardinal Stritch University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 3 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General English Literature at Cardinal Stritch
With a ranking of #24, Alverno College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin list. Alverno is a small school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 3 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about General English Literature at Alverno College
Marquette University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on English Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #25. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 16 ’s English degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.
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