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Best Schools for General English Literature in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general english literature education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in General English Literature
No school ranked higher than Washington University In St Louis this year for general english literature. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $68,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general english literature, ranking #2. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 general english literature degrees were awarded at Creighton University in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $64,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 103 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $31,258 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Macalester College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $42,517 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,147 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general english literature program will find one at Concordia College At Moorhead, which ranked #5. Concordia College At Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Concordia College At Moorhead graduates 61% of students within six years. Concordia College At Moorhead awarded about 17 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Concordia College At Moorhead earn a median of $44,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,637.
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Grinnell College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Grinnell College awarded about 16 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Grinnell College earn a median of $38,888 early in their careers. Grinnell College graduates carry a median of $18,059 in student loans.
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Rockhurst University landed the #7 spot for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Rockhurst University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 13 general english literature degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $70,849 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250.
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University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #8 position for general english literature this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 109 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $30,488. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $23,182 in student loans.
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St Olaf College landed the #9 spot for general english literature this year. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 19 general english literature degrees were awarded at St Olaf College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $29,398 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,715.
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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #10 for general english literature this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 15 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 11 general english literature degrees were awarded at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University earn a median of $52,199 early in their careers. Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $27,667 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #12 position for general english literature this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 66 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $31,749. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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University Of Iowa landed the #13 spot for general english literature this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 59 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $34,116. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans.
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Emporia State University earned the #14 position for general english literature this year. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emporia State University awarded about 24 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $46,440 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,131.
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University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #15 position for general english literature this year. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $35,118 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,191.
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Iowa State University landed the #16 spot for general english literature this year. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 62 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $37,811 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000.
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Kansas State University earned the #17 position for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 55 general english literature degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. General English Literature graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $31,364 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete this degree.
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Drake University earned the #18 position for general english literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Des Moines. About 73% of students finish within six years. Drake University awarded about 12 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Drake University earn around $56,228 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree.
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University Of Northern Iowa landed the #19 spot for general english literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Falls. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 20 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $41,870 in their early career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,274 in student loans.
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Augustana College South Dakota placed #20 among the best general english literature schools. Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 14 general english literature degrees were awarded at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Augustana College South Dakota generally make around $36,247. Augustana College South Dakota graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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College Of Saint Benedict landed the #21 spot for general english literature this year. College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. College Of Saint Benedict graduates 77% of students within six years. About 12 general english literature degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from College Of Saint Benedict generally make around $47,105. College Of Saint Benedict graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Truman State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Truman State University awarded about 45 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $29,001. Students borrow a median of $22,844 to complete this degree.
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University Of Missouri St Louis landed the #23 spot for general english literature this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 32 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete this degree.
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Carleton College earned the #24 position for general english literature this year. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Carleton College graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Carleton College in the most recent data year. General English Literature graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $20,780 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,167.
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Hamline University landed the #25 spot for general english literature this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hamline University awarded about 14 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $27,863. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 General English Literature Schools
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