2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
With 246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #21 most popular major in District of Columbia.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found George Washington University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Howard University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,189 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,602 |
| New York | 4,365 |
| Maryland | 952 |
| Delaware | 115 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Majors Similar to English Language & Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
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