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2026 Best English Schools in Missouri

9 Colleges in the United States
462 English Degrees Awarded
$43,918 Avg Early-Career Salary

English programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 36 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best english schools.

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Best Schools for English in Missouri

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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Washington University In St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 35 english degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Get the full english details for Washington University In St Louis

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Students looking for a strong english program will find one at Rockhurst University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rockhurst University awarded about 13 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Rockhurst University earn around $70,849 in the first couple years of their career. Rockhurst University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full english details for Rockhurst University

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 109 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $30,488 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,182 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 english degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Get the full english details for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Truman State University awarded about 45 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $29,001 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,844. Get the full english details for Truman State University

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University Of Missouri St Louis ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 32 english degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent year. English graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates carry a median of $19,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from University Of Missouri St Louis

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University Of Central Missouri ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. About 11 english degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $45,496. Typical student debt for the program is $17,110. Read more about the english program at University Of Central Missouri

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Southeast Missouri State University placed #8 among the best english schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Southeast Missouri State University earn around $43,255 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Southeast Missouri State University

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University Of Missouri Kansas City earned the #9 position for english this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 46 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Missouri Kansas City earn around $32,054 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Charles. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 english degrees were awarded at Lindenwood University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $48,197 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,663. See the full english program report for Lindenwood University

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Missouri Southern State University placed #11 among the best english schools. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri Southern State University awarded about 14 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Missouri Southern State University earn around $39,434 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,241. Get the full english details for Missouri Southern State University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #12 among the best english schools. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 20 english degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $33,893. Typical student debt for the program is $26,546. See the full english program report for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Missouri State University Springfield placed #13 among the best english schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 57 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $21,392 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the english program at Missouri State University Springfield

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College Of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

College Of The Ozarks landed the #14 spot for english this year. Set in the town of Point Lookout, College Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Ozarks graduates 64% of students within six years. About 10 english degrees were awarded at College Of The Ozarks in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from College Of The Ozarks earn around $37,944 in the first couple years of their career. See the full english program report for College Of The Ozarks

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University landed the #15 spot for english this year. Webster University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 64% of students finish within six years. Webster University awarded about 12 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $57,152 in their early career. Webster University graduates carry a median of $25,939 in student loans. Read more about the english program at Webster University

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Columbia College Missouri earned the #16 position for english this year. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 english students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year. English graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of $24,240 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,251 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Columbia College Missouri

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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 · 36 schools evaluated.

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