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2023 Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, linguistics and comparative literature was ranked #97 in the country. In fact 8,539 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the comparative literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Linguistics & Literature

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for linguistics and comparative literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

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Out of the 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMCP is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Cornell University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree linguistics and comparative literature programs. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Linguistics & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.

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#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for linguistics and comparative literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best linguistics and comparative literature colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 207
New York 572
Maryland 105
New Jersey 153
District of Columbia 59
Delaware 29

One of 17 majors within the area of study, linguistics and comparative literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Comparative Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 15,009
American Sign Language 2,724
East Asian Languages 2,293
Classical Languages & Literature 1,428
Germanic Languages 1,425

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

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