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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region

27 Ranked Colleges
253 Degrees Awarded
$32,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 56,860 people earned their degree in English language and literature, making the major the 16th most popular in the United States. 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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 10,254 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,787 and $25,382 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 253 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in English language and literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent English language and literature programs, but they also cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

IUP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus are $18,207, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full IUP English Language & Literature Report

#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. The Graduate Center is a medium-sized school located in New York, New York that handed out 35 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duquesne University landed the #3 spot on the list. Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Duquesne not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne University are $24,048.

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#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 13 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Full University at Buffalo English Language & Literature Report

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lehigh is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree english language & literature students list, Lehigh has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 9 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#6 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 7 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

Full Cornell English Language & Literature Report

#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State are $17,339.

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#9

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree english language & literature students list, UMCP has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMCP English Language & Literature Report

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#21 in overall quality

Stony Brook University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Stony Brook University English Language & Literature Report

#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#23 in overall quality

University at Albany came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University at Albany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UAlbany English Language & Literature Report

#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#18 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Fordham U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#20 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#15

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NYU is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree english language & literature students list, NYU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, St John’s University - New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. St John’s University - New York is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 11 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree english language & literature students list, STJ has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St John’s University - New York are $30,666.

Read more about English Language & Literature at STJ

#19

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#19 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #19.

Penn State University Park also took the #19 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UPenn also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#25 in overall quality

Howard University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard University are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Syracuse University English Language & Literature Report

#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Columbia English Language & Literature Report

#24

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Carnegie Mellon University English Language & Literature Report

#25

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#8 in overall quality

University of Rochester came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

University of Rochester also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

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

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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%.

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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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