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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin

6 Colleges
$31,748 Avg Salary
$24,990 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

In 2020-2021, 81 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Wisconsin college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Top Wisconsin Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Our 2023 rankings named Marquette University the best school in Wisconsin for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for English language and literature students. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.

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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Wisconsin. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Wisconsin. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a large student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 305
Indiana 193
Ohio 339
Michigan 163

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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