by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 25 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 579 master's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & literature students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
It is hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in english language & literature. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Iowa
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Washington University in St Louis is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Washington University in St Louis
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Iowa State University
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of North Dakota
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Missouri - Columbia
Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Lindenwood University
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Missouri State University - Springfield
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Hamline University
Explore the best english language & literature colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 207 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 149 |
| Kansas | 30 | 69 |
| Iowa | 29 | 85 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 56 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 9 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 4 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 308 |
| General English Literature | 260 |
| English Literature (Other) | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,225 |
| Social Sciences | 659 |
| Communication & Journalism | 572 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 318 |
| History | 187 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 180 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 128 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 57 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
