by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 50 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. 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 combination 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 schools 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 the Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in english language & literature needs to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in english language & literature. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Washington University in St Louis
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Missouri - Columbia
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Iowa State University
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Kansas
UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of North Dakota
Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Saint Louis University
Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Explore the best english language & literature colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 6 |
| Missouri | 27 | 16 |
| Kansas | 26 | 6 |
| Iowa | 26 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 47 |
| Writing Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 253 |
| Social Sciences | 229 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 65 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
| History | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 29 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3 |
