Doctor’s Degrees in General English Literature
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Education Levels of English Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 924 students earned their doctor's degree in English. This earns it the #33 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 924 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
Earnings of English Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in English 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
The data on debt ranges for English majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in English. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 361 |
| Women | 563 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 594 |
| International Students | 108 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular English Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 146 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in English. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for English students seekinga doctor's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. 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 majors at IUP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. The English program at Florida State University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. 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 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.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in English from Ohio State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to English majors at Purdue. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in English from UT Austin. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Murray State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to English majors at Murray State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. 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. The English program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in English from The Graduate Center. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
University at Buffalo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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 from University at Buffalo.
Illinois State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. 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 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.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in English from UWM. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in English from UMCP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for English 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to English majors at UChicago. About 25% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. 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. The English program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. 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 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.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to English majors at Texas A&M College Station.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The English program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in English from UL Lafayette. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in English. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to English majors at UCLA. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to English that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 129 |
| Literature | 20 |
| Other English Literature | 19 |
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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