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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
259 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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In 2019-2020, 41,945 people earned their degree in general English literature, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,525 and had an average of $23,628 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 9,328 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,182 and $23,899 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 259 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general English literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general English literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general English literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in the Southeast Region

#1

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This medium-sized school is located in Murray, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students list, Murray State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

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Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 25 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

UGA also took the #9 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General English Literature Report

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #8 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 10 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas General English Literature Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette General English Literature Report

#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of Mississippi is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 4 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#14

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General English Literature Report

#15

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#23 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students list, WVU has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia General English Literature Report

#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General English Literature Report

#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #10 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students list, UA has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students list, UK has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students list, U Miami has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Emory is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory University General English Literature Report

#25

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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