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

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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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Texas to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Of the 22 students majoring in English language and literature at UT Austin, 32% are male and 68% are female.

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#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Out of the 15 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Texas Tech University Report

#3

University of Houston

Houston, TX

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Houston helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in English language and literature at UH, 35% are male and 65% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Houston Report

Out of the 15 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 82% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Texas is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in English language and literature at UNT, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#6

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at TCU, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#7

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.

Of the 7 students majoring in English language and literature at Baylor, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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#7

Rice University

Houston, TX

Rice University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

Of the 7 students majoring in English language and literature at Rice, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Rice University Report

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Arlington.

Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Arlington Report

With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UTEP is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.

Of the 5 students majoring in English language and literature at UTEP, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools 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 15 schools only.

  • 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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