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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

21 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
1,678 English Degrees Awarded
$27,754 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General English Literature Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,678 degrees in general english literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region Your choice of general english literature school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General English Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in English
Bachelor's Degrees in English
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The english school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General English Literature Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in the Rocky Mountains Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in English

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 English Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in general english literature needs to look into University of Utah. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 98 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Utah earn $5,068 more than the standard english graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 English Degrees Awarded
$29,747 Median Starting Salary

University of Colorado Boulder is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were about 138 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program state that they receive average early career income of $29,747.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 English Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general english literature needs to take a look at Brigham Young University - Provo. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were about 159 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year. After graduation, english degree recipients generally earn about $21,635 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 English Degrees Awarded
$34,600 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Colorado State University - Fort Collins if you want to pursue a degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 92 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year. General English Literature degree recipients from Colorado State University - Fort Collins get an earnings boost of approximately $6,846 over the typical earnings of general english literature graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 English Degrees Awarded
2.3% Growth in Graduates

DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 43 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english program earn about $18,093 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
122 English Degrees Awarded
8.2% Growth in Graduates

USU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 122 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available. Those general english literature students who get their degree from Utah State University receive $2,311 more than the typical english grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CO
41 English Degrees Awarded

CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the large city of Denver. This university ranks 7th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 41 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 English Degrees Awarded
$31,097 Median Starting Salary

UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 78 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature program at Utah Valley University make $3,343 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 English Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were about 69 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english program report average early career earnings of $25,455.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 English Degrees Awarded
$27,710 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #520 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW is a great university overall.

There were about 56 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients usually make an average of $27,710 in the first five years of their career.

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Best General English Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best general english literature colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 611
Utah 266 609
Idaho 219 248
Montana 188 126
Wyoming 162 81

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General English Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

English Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
English 1,678

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 477
Literature 2

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