Doctor’s Degrees in English Language & Literature
Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,184 people earned their doctor's degree in english language & literature. This earns it the #16 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 language & literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34,388 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,374 |
| Associate Degree | 3,138 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,485 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,184 |
| Graduate Certificate | 623 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 107 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in english language & literature is $58,260. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,946 and the high is $62,041.
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 & literature. About 60.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 465 |
| Women | 719 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english language & literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 732 |
| International Students | 159 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 107 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in english language & literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for english language & literature students seekinga doctor's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from IUP. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,260.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from Florida State. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at Florida State University make a median salary of 58,260.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from Columbia. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,260.
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 & literature. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in english language & literature from UT Austin. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from Purdue. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,260.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from Ohio State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
Murray State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from Murray State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at Murray State University make a median salary of 58,260.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in english language & literature from Texas Tech. About 58% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 58,260.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,260.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from The Graduate Center. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 58,260.
The 9th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in english language & literature from UH. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Houston english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
Duquesne University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in english language & literature from Duquesne. About 29% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duquesne University english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
The 12th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in english language & literature from Pitt. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,260.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from Illinois State. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Illinois State University english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english language & literature. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from UW Seattle. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
University of Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 language & literature from UChicago. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at University of Chicago make a median salary of 58,260.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from OSU. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus english language & literature graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,260.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from UMCP. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,260.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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 language & literature from UWM. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english language & literature at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 58,260.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to english language & literature that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
| Communication & Journalism | 685 |
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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