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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,937 |
| Associate Degree | 2,646 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,016 |
| Basic Certificate | 430 |
| Graduate Certificate | 123 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of English Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in english is $58,135. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,604 and the high is $61,389.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for english students who are doctor's degree holders.
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 |
|---|---|
| Men | 405 |
| Women | 611 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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. Of these students, 76% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Florida State University english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The 4th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
The 4th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus 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 is the 6th 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 $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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. The University of Texas at Austin english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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 $8,436 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Murray State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #8 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 $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. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 58,135.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in english from University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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 $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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Illinois State University english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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 $8,455 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 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 Maryland - College Park. 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
University of Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. 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. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,135.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. 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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. 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. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus 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 Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from Texas A&M College Station. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in english. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 58,135.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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 most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in english from UL Lafayette. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Louisiana at Lafayette english graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,135.
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 $11,834 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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in english at University of California - Los Angeles make 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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