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2024 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri

10 Colleges in Missouri
906 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$28,791 Avg Early-Career Salary
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 906 degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great English Language & Literature School

Best English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri The english language & literature program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for English Language & Literature rankings. For our Best Overall English Language & Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

English Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in English Language & Literature
Doctor's Degrees in English Language & Literature

The english language & literature 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 English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.


 

Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Missouri

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 language & literature degree levels they offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in English Language & Literature

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
20.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a degree in english language & literature. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 77 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn around $26,196 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$41,018 Median Starting Salary

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in english language & literature. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were roughly 82 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the english language & literature major at University of Missouri - Columbia earn $12,227 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
14.5% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State University - Springfield is a great option for students interested in a degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 131 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the english language & literature program earn about $29,563 in the first couple years of their career.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$36,614 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in english language & literature has to take a look at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles. This university ranks 15th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 105 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the english language & literature degree program at Lindenwood University earn $7,823 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
15.6% Growth in Graduates

SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were about 32 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the english language & literature program make an average of $23,071 in the first couple years of working.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$28,136 Median Starting Salary

UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. This university ranks 12th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 43 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english language & literature degree recipients generally make about $28,136 in their early careers.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$21,335 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 76 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program report average early career income of $21,335.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
21.1% Growth in Graduates

UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, english language & literature degree recipients typically earn around $29,810 in their early careers.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #219 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Webster is a great university overall.

There were approximately 19 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Webster in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program report average early career wages of $29,245.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 27th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 32 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the english language & literature program state that they receive average early career income of $21,508.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 282
Minnesota 38 1,043
Iowa 38 643
South Dakota 38 89
Nebraska 36 284
North Dakota 35 72

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 570
Writing Studies 313
English Literature (Other) 20
Literature 3

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