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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Missouri

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

With 237 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #18 most popular major in Missouri.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Missouri to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Our analysis found Lindenwood University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

About 72% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 28% are male.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 85% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 21% are male.

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Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the # 3 spot on the list. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Women make up 63% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.

Of the 17 students majoring in English language and literature at UMKC, 24% are male and 76% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Missouri - Kansas City Report

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at Southeast Missouri State University, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

About 88% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 13% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Saint Louis University Report

With a ranking of #9, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 40% are male.

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#10

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 82
Minnesota 168
Iowa 151
North Dakota 11
Nebraska 71
South Dakota 5

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 12 schools only.

  • 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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