Doctor’s Degrees in English Language & Literature
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,092 earned their doctor's degree in English language and literature. This makes it the 16th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English language and literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,909 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,092 |
| Graduate Certificate | 565 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in English language and literature is $50,754. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,170 and the high is $57,388.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in English language and literature. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 423 |
| Women | 669 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English language and literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 689 |
| International Students | 127 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 101 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in English language and literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at IUP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Florida State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at Florida State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The English language and literature program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at UT Austin. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from Purdue. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at Ohio State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Murray State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from Murray State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from Texas Tech. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at The Graduate Center. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from UH. About 65% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duquesne University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at Duquesne.
The 12th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from Pitt. Of these students, 53% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. The English language and literature program at Illinois State University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from University at Buffalo.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in English language and literature from UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Chicago awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. The English language and literature program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English language and literature. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to English language and literature majors at UWM. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 924 |
| Writing Studies | 129 |
| Literature | 20 |
| Other English Literature | 19 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to English language and literature that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,356 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1,669 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,000 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 629 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 90 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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