2024 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in english language & literature sits in the middle of the road, ranking #16 out of 36 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 37 doctor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to english language & literature students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other english language & literature students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt english language & literature students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized english language & literature related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for english language & literature students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study English Language & Literature in Indiana

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature.

Top Indiana Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature

1

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

University of Notre Dame is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Notre Dame

2

Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Purdue University - Main Campus is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Purdue University - Main Campus

3

Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Indiana University - Bloomington is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Indiana University - Bloomington

 

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	29	30
Ohio	29	54
Illinois	29	59
Wisconsin	27	23

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
General English Literature	37

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Social Sciences	85
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	61
Theology & Religious Vocations	53
Philosophy & Religious Studies	21
History	20
Communication & Journalism	17
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	15
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.