2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Montana

English Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best english language & literature schools.

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• Best English Language & Literature Schools in Montana

Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Montana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

1

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

37 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$33,483 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Montana State University this year for english language & literature. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Montana State University awarded about 37 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $33,483 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,472 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Montana State University

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The University Of Montana
Missoula, MT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

52 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$21,447 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at The University Of Montana, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. The University Of Montana awarded about 52 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $21,447 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in english language & literature from The University Of Montana

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.