by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of english language & literature. Combined, these schools handed out 96 doctor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The english language & literature doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality english language & literature program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for english language & literature students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in english language & literature has to check out University of Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Carnegie Mellon University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in english language & literature has to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. IUP is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Indiana.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Duquesne University
Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Temple University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 100 |
| Maryland | 29 | 21 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 26 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 7 |
| Delaware | 21 | 6 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 70 |
| Writing Studies | 23 |
| English Literature (Other) | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 159 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 82 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
| Communication & Journalism | 40 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 36 |
| History | 36 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 7 |
