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2026 Best English & Language Arts Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region

44 Colleges in the United States
333 English & Language Arts Education Degrees Awarded
$47,680 Avg Early-Career Salary

English & Language Arts Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 99 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english & language arts education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English & Language Arts Education in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english & language arts education education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in English & Language Arts Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Illinois At Chicago this year for english & language arts education. This very large public university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 29 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $58,732 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,125. See the full english & language arts education program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for english & language arts education. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 31 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $49,282. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full english & language arts education details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Ball State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $49,745 early in their careers. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $24,998 in student loans. Get the full english & language arts education details for Ball State University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english & language arts education, ranking #4. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $52,130 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,910 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Depaul University

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Miami University Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english & language arts education, ranking #5. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 17 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $46,681 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,560. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Miami University Oxford

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #6 position for english & language arts education this year. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global generally make around $53,752. Students borrow a median of $32,807 to complete this degree. See the full english & language arts education program report for Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #7 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. About 12 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of $51,816 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,182. Get the full english & language arts education details for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College earned the #8 position for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Hope College graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Hope College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $45,137 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full english & language arts education details for Hope College

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College came in at #9 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Calvin College awarded about 13 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $42,737 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,022. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Calvin College

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Kent State University At Kent ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $47,727 early in their careers. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. See the full english & language arts education program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #11 for english & language arts education this year. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Central Michigan University awarded about 34 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $52,168 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. See the full english & language arts education program report for Central Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Northern Michigan University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $48,767 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Northern Michigan University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University placed #13 among the best english & language arts education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of University Center. About 48% of students finish within six years. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $50,021 early in their careers. Saginaw Valley State University graduates carry a median of $28,550 in student loans. See the full english & language arts education program report for Saginaw Valley State University

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University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #14 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $39,613 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english & language arts education program at University Of Akron Main Campus

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Youngstown State University earned the #15 position for english & language arts education this year. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. About 50% of students finish within six years. Youngstown State University awarded about 10 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $33,398. Students borrow a median of $26,751 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Youngstown State University

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 43 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Eastern Michigan University earn around $46,732 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Eastern Michigan University

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Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Adrian College earned the #17 position for english & language arts education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Adrian. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 10 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Adrian College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Adrian College earn around $42,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,994. See the full english & language arts education program report for Adrian College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 99 schools evaluated.

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