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2026 Best Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools

2026 Best Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best Other English Language Literature doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 78 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best Other English Language Literature school in the United States. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,910. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $10,492. See the full Stanford University profile

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #2 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top choices in the United States. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Typical Other English Language Literature student debt is $23,529. More on Carnegie Mellon University

University Of California San Diego came in at #3 on this year's Other English Language Literature ranking in the United States. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. University Of California San Diego posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. University Of California San Diego Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $19,281 in debt. Get the full University Of California San Diego report

#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

You'll be in good company at Boston University, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Get the full Boston University report

A rank of #5 makes Kent State University At Kent one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Kent State University At Kent posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median Other English Language Literature program debt is $25,174. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent

New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. This public school is set in Las Cruces, NM. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. New Mexico State University Main Campus Other English Language Literature students take on a median of $19,026 in debt. Read more about New Mexico State University Main Campus

Doane College Crete did well this year, earning the #7 position. More on Doane College Crete

Coppin State University placed #8 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Coppin State University

Eastern University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. More on Eastern University

Earlham College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Earlham College report

Mohawk Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #11 position. More on Mohawk Valley Community College

Wesleyan University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wesleyan University report

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire report

Shasta College placed #14 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Shasta College profile

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report

Patrick Henry College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about Patrick Henry College

New York University placed #17 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on New York University

George Fox University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read more about George Fox University

Ohio University Southern Campus placed #19 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Southern Campus

Duquesne University placed #20 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Duquesne University profile

Loyola University New Orleans landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Loyola University New Orleans

Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

Rowan University did well this year, earning the #23 position. More on Rowan University

Saint Marys College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Saint Marys College

Bennington College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Bennington College profile

Rest of the Top 50 Best Other English Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

University Of California Irvine came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of California Irvine profile

Las Positas College placed #27 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Las Positas College profile

North Carolina A And T State University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full North Carolina A And T State University report

Swarthmore College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Swarthmore College report

Southeastern University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Southeastern University report

Ohio University Zanesville Campus came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus report

Rust College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on Rust College

Passaic County Community College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Passaic County Community College

Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Cuny Medgar Evers College

Ohio University Eastern Campus landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus

Suny At Albany came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Suny At Albany profile

Butte College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read the full report on Butte College

Citrus College placed #38 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Citrus College profile

North Central State College placed #39 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on North Central State College

Radford University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read more about Radford University

Saint Leo University placed #41 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. More on Saint Leo University

Suffolk University did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Suffolk University

Delta College placed #43 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Delta College

Southwest Baptist University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Southwest Baptist University profile

University Of Iowa came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Iowa

Hollins University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Hollins University report

Western Kentucky University placed #47 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. See the full Western Kentucky University profile

Valparaiso University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Other English Language Literature schools. Read more about Valparaiso University

Mount Mary College placed #49 among Other English Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Mount Mary College

Mt San Antonio College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Mt San Antonio College report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 78 ranked schools only.

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