by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 37 doctor's degrees in english language & literature during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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 Massachusetts.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature.
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 medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly 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 wish 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
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large 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
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in english language & literature needs to look into Tufts University. Located in the 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
It is hard to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Northeastern 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 fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Boston College
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 28 | 13 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 5 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 36 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 230 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 64 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 37 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 36 |
| History | 33 |
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 5 |
