2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
With 846 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #20 most popular major in Missouri.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the best school in Missouri for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 289 |
| Minnesota | 1,056 |
| Iowa | 699 |
| South Dakota | 89 |
| Nebraska | 290 |
| North Dakota | 72 |
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English Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major
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 3 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.