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2022 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota

2 Colleges in South Dakota
4 Master's Degrees
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the best for English language and literature students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4 master's degrees in English language and literature during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

  • Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to English language and literature students as compared to other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of English language and literature students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for English language and literature to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized English language and literature related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for English language and literature students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study English Language & Literature in South Dakota

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for English language and literature students seeking a a master's degree.

Top South Dakota Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in English language and literature has to take a look at South Dakota State University. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in English language and literature from South Dakota State University

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

University of South Dakota is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in English language and literature from University of South Dakota

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 32 208
Kansas 31 68
Minnesota 31 159
Iowa 30 93
Nebraska 29 63
North Dakota 25 14

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 30
Visual & Performing Arts 18
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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