2027 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the The Plains States Region

Classical Languages & 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for classical languages & literature students.

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• Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the The Plains States Region

Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in the The Plains States Region

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 classical languages & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature

1

University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Classical Languages & Literature Degrees Awarded

$56,289 Median Starting Salary

University Of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in classical languages & literature. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Read more about the classical languages & literature program at University Of Kansas

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University Of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Classical Languages & Literature Degrees Awarded

$53,134 Median Starting Salary

University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. See the full classical languages & literature program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.