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

13 Ranked Colleges
117 Degrees Awarded
$36,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,311 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,538 and $22,104 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 117 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered 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 Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree comparative literature students list, UMCP has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Vestal, New York, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#3

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 University at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

Cornell also took the #5 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 Stony Brook University are $25,583.

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#6

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 6 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

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#7

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UD is a large public school situated in Newark, Delaware. It awarded 4 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 University of Delaware are $35,192.

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#8

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#9

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Comparative 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 5 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree comparative literature students list, Pitt has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 15 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 UPenn are $41,760.

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#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 Columbia are $51,194.

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#13 in overall quality

Teachers College at Columbia University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 8 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree comparative literature students list, Teachers College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative 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 Teachers College at Columbia University are $42,910.

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#13

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 11 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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