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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

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$51,842 Avg Salary

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

With 542 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #22 most popular major in Texas.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Texas to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Our analysis found Texas Christian University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Texas Christian University Report

#2

Rice University

Houston, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

Full English Language & Literature at Rice University Report

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Texas. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Austin

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Texas A&M University - College Station helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Texas. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Texas A&M University - College Station Report

#5

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Dallas Report

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

Full English Language & Literature at Texas Tech University Report

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Houston Report

#9

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.

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University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of North Texas Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 267
Oklahoma 58
New Mexico 68

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 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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