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2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

13 Ranked Colleges
87 Degrees Awarded
$38,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 8,685 people earned their degree in linguistics and comparative literature, making the major the 92nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 804 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,800 and $22,192 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 87 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in linguistics and comparative literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great linguistics and comparative literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwestern, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northwestern Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548.

Full UChicago Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, Notre Dame has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 12 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, Purdue has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Full Purdue Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UW - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 7 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, U-M has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full U-M Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Full University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full IU Bloomington Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wayne State University is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215.

Full Wayne State University Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#12

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also took the #12 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Linguistics & Comparative Literature at UWM

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Kent State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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