by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 64 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 account for this we consider a school'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 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.
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 the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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 needs to look into Yale University. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Yale University
Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Harvard University
It's hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in english language & literature. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Brown University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Providence.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Brown University
Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Northeastern University
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Boston University
Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Tufts University
Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Brandeis University
Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Boston College
UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Connecticut
Explore the best english language & literature colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 37 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 13 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 5 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 63 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 336 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 90 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 71 |
| History | 56 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 55 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 47 |
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 7 |
