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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

12 Ranked Colleges
75 Degrees Awarded
$42,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,873 and had an average of $24,681 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 5,348 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,157 and $26,345 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 75 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in English language and literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great English language and literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Harvard

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yale University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Yale University

#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Brown also took the #4 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363.

Full Brown University English Language & Literature Report

#4

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Tufts University is located in Medford, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Tufts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Tufts

#5

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the #5 spot on the list. Boston College is a fairly large school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, Boston College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Boston College English Language & Literature Report

#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Northeastern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, Northeastern has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northeastern University English Language & Literature Report

#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, Boston U has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst English Language & Literature Report

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#8 in overall quality

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN also took the #8 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Connecticut

#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Rhode Island did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. URI is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 8 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at URI

#11

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Brandeis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $30-$48k list, Brandeis has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060.

Read more about English Language & Literature at Brandeis

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNH is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 3 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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