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2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota

13 Colleges in the United States
669 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$40,835 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for english language & literature students.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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No school ranked higher than University Of St Thomas Minnesota this year for english language & literature. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 26 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $65,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #2. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 224 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $38,172 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,303. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Macalester College, which ranked #3. 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. There were roughly 23 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Macalester College earn around $29,487 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Macalester College

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Concordia College At Moorhead is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. 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. There were roughly 17 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Concordia College At Moorhead earn around $44,611 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,637. Read more about the english language & literature program at Concordia College At Moorhead

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 20 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from St Olaf College earn around $29,398 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,715 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from St Olaf College

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Concordia University Saint Paul placed #6 among the best english language & literature schools. Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 13 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $54,835 in their early career. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Concordia University Saint Paul

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #7 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 34 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & 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 english language & 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 #8 for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 12 english language & literature degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from College Of Saint Benedict earn around $47,105 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at College Of Saint Benedict

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College placed #9 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 90% of students finish within six years. Carleton College awarded about 16 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Carleton College earn around $20,780 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,167. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Carleton College

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University Of Minnesota Morris ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Morris, University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. University Of Minnesota Morris awarded about 19 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $44,479 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Morris graduates carry a median of $21,080 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Minnesota Morris

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Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $33,456 in their early career. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Gustavus Adolphus College

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Normandale Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public institution. About 13 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Normandale Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Normandale Community College earn around $53,871 in the first couple years of their career. Normandale Community College graduates carry a median of $20,162 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Normandale Community College

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Saint Cloud State University landed the #13 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public institution. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 26 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $28,145 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Cloud State University graduates carry a median of $21,482 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Saint Cloud State University

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Northwestern College Minnesota placed #14 among the best english language & literature schools. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. Northwestern College Minnesota awarded about 11 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Northwestern College Minnesota earn around $44,857 in the first couple years of their career. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,505 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Northwestern College Minnesota

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. 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 58 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $27,176 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,055. Read more about the english language & literature program at Hamline University

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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #16 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 84 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $26,177 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the english language & literature program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Winona State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 13 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Winona State University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $53,109 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. Get the full english language & literature details for Winona State University

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Metropolitan State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Metropolitan State University awarded about 31 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $39,482 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,673 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Metropolitan State University

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University placed #19 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 10 english language & literature degrees were awarded at St Catherine University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of St Catherine University earn a median of $60,427 early in their careers. St Catherine University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for St Catherine University

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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 · 36 schools evaluated.

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