Doctor’s Degrees in General English Literature
Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,016 people 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 3,937 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,016 |
Graduate Certificate | 123 |
Earnings of English Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in english is $58,135. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,433 to a high of $61,599.
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 60.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 405 |
Women | 611 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 41 |
Black or African American | 56 |
Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
White | 641 |
International Students | 130 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 95 |
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:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english 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 $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in english from IUP. About 76% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,135.
Florida State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in english from Florida State. Of these students, 62% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Florida State University make a median salary of 58,135.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in english from Columbia. About 60% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 58,135.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in english from Ohio State. About 52% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,135.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in english from Purdue. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,135.
The 6th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Murray State University. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in english from Murray State. About 71% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Murray State University english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in english from UT Austin. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 58,135.
The 8th most popular school in the country for english 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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in english from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in english from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 59% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
Illinois State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in english from Illinois State. Of these students, 69% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Illinois State University make a median salary of 58,135.
The 10th most popular school in the country for english 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 most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in english from University at Buffalo. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 58,135.
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 $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in english from UChicago. University of Chicago english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in english from UMCP. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Maryland - College Park english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in english from OSU. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
The 12th most popular school in the country for english 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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in english from UW Seattle. Of these students, 73% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 58,135.
The 12th most popular school in the country for english 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 $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in english from UWM. Data shows that UWM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from UCLA. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from UL Lafayette. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University of Louisiana at Lafayette make a median salary of 58,135.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from UMass Amherst. Data shows that UMass Amherst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from Duke. Of these students, 33% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Duke University english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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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 |
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Writing Studies | 137 |
Other English Literature | 18 |
Literature | 13 |
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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