2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #19 most popular major in North Carolina with 1,480 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in North Carolina to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in North Carolina. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 288 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.