2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 7,609 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the most popular school in California for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
Women make up 55% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Berkeley the most popular school in California for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
Women make up 27% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in California. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.
About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Riverside. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. UCR is a fairly large public school located in the city of Riverside.
Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at UCR, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Out of the 11 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at USC, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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Stanford University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 43% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, University of California - San Diego did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 17% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, University of California - Irvine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
Of the 5 students majoring in English language and literature at UC Irvine, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. UCSB is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara.
Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Claremont Graduate University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 896 |
| Oregon | 524 |
| Hawaii | 111 |
| Nevada | 290 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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 11 schools only.
- 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.