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2026 Best English Schools in Wisconsin

12 Colleges in the United States
428 English Degrees Awarded
$38,954 Avg Early-Career Salary

English is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English in Wisconsin

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 degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in english. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 93 english degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $28,526 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates 61% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Platteville awarded about 11 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $56,998 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates carry a median of $23,677 in student loans. Read more about the english program at University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 83% of students finish within six years. Marquette University awarded about 22 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Marquette University earn around $60,443 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,122 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Marquette University

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #4. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $37,748 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the top schools for english. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. About 62 english degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $39,591 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $23,874 in student loans. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University landed the #6 spot for english this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Appleton. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 english degrees were awarded at Lawrence University in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $15,699 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Lawrence University

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #7 position for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 12 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $37,586. Students borrow a median of $24,495 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #8 spot for english this year. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 21 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $34,633 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the english program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates 56% of students within six years. About 29 english degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $31,896 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,930. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #10 among the best english schools. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 27 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $30,166 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earned the #11 position for english this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $40,812 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #12 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee awarded about 67 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $28,690 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,291. Get the full english details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Kenosha. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Parkside awarded about 13 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Wisconsin Parkside earn around $40,365 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Parkside graduates carry a median of $24,485 in student loans. See the full english program report for University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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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 · 29 schools evaluated.

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