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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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$51,842 Avg Salary

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 640 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Alabama to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Louisiana 572
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179
Tennessee 834

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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