English Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,374 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in English.
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Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34,210 people earned theirEnglish majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 940 |
Earnings of English Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in English of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,969 |
| 4 years | $41,218 |
| 5 years | $47,515 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular English Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in English. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English students seeking a doctor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 650 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. This school awarded 362 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. This school awarded 299 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. This school awarded 256 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 196 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 175 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 173 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 171 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for English majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. This school awarded 160 doctor's degrees in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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