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English Literature Doctor's Degree

English Literature Doctor’s Degrees

There are 11 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in English Literature.

Education Levels of English Literature Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 266 people earned theirEnglish Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English Literature at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 20
Bachelor’s Degree 170
Master’s Degree 70
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 6

Earnings of English Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in English Literature of $42,308 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 $24,997
4 years $42,308
5 years $49,276

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.

There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in English Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

New York University

New York, NY

New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in English Literature 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Pace University

New York, NY

Pace University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio Northern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in English Literature 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Oral Roberts University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in English Literature 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

Arcadia University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Gannon University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in English Literature. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for English Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to English Literature that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Literature 396
Children’s and Adolescent Literature 55
Literature, Other 36
American Literature (United States) 30
American Literature (Canadian)

References

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