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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in the Great Lakes Region

11 Ranked Colleges
87 Degrees Awarded
$38,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,685 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in linguistics and comparative literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality linguistics and comparative literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in the Great Lakes Region

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

Purdue also took the #5 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree comparative literature students list, UIUC has also earned the #8 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #4 spot on the list. IU Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. 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

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 1 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes 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 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Kent, Ohio, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kent State, the school also landed the #10 spot 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 Kent State are $21,952.

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#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Michigan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #6. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 12 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Wayne State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State University is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 3 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Wayne State are $37,215.

Full Wayne State University Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #8 spot 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 Ohio State are $37,141.

Full Ohio State Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. U-M is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 7 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567.

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#10

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #10. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 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 University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full Notre Dame Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#11

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

University of Chicago landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 5 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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