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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

15 Ranked Colleges
139 Degrees Awarded
$31,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” 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 Far Western US region, there were 10,114 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,852 and $23,753 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 139 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in English language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English language and literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Los Angeles English Language & Literature Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 8 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of California - San Diego

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #5 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #8 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700.

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#12 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 4 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara English Language & Literature Report

#16 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNLV has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

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#11

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

Full Wazzu English Language & Literature Report

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715.

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#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Reno, Nevada, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno English Language & Literature Report

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991.

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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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