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2026 Best General English Literature Schools in Minnesota

13 Colleges in the United States
346 General English Literature Degrees Awarded
$37,413 Avg Early-Career Salary

General English Literature 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 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general english literature education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in General English Literature

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 ranking of the best general english literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 103 general english literature degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $31,258. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Students looking for a strong general english literature program will find one at Macalester College, which ranked #2. Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 13 general english literature degrees were awarded at Macalester College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $42,517 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,147. Get the full general english literature details for Macalester College

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Concordia College At Moorhead is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Concordia College At Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $44,611 in their early career. Concordia College At Moorhead graduates carry a median of $26,637 in student loans. More information about a degree in general english literature from Concordia College At Moorhead

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

A rank of #4 makes St Olaf College one of the top schools for general english literature. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 19 general english literature degrees were awarded at St Olaf College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from St Olaf College earn around $29,398 in the first couple years of their career. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $25,715 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at St Olaf College

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University Of Minnesota Duluth is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general english literature, landing the #5 spot 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. Students who receive their general english literature degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $35,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,191 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict came in at #6 for general english literature this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of Saint Benedict awarded about 12 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $47,105 in their early career. College Of Saint Benedict graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at College Of Saint Benedict

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College landed the #7 spot for general english literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 general english literature degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $20,780 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,167. Read more about the general english literature program at Carleton College

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general english literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 14 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Hamline University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general english literature degree from Hamline University earn around $27,863 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general english literature from Hamline University

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Gustavus Adolphus College placed #9 among the best general english literature schools. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 19 general english literature degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $33,456 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general english literature program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #10 position for general english literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $25,136. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full general english literature program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Cloud State University placed #11 among the best general english literature schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 26 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $28,145 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,482 to complete this degree. See the full general english literature program report for Saint Cloud State University

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Northwestern College Minnesota earned the #12 position for general english literature this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Northwestern College Minnesota awarded about 11 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general english literature degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $44,857. Typical student debt for the program is $23,505. See the full general english literature program report for Northwestern College Minnesota

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Winona State University placed #13 among the best general english literature schools. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Winona State University awarded about 13 general english literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $53,109 in their early career. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Read more about the general english literature program at Winona State University

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University earned the #14 position for general english literature this year. St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 10 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at St Catherine University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general english literature program make about $60,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full general english literature details for St Catherine University

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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 · 31 schools evaluated.

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