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2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
103 Degrees Awarded
$25,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 41,945 people earned their degree in general English literature, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,525 and had an average of $23,628 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,932 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,144 and $22,726 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 103 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general English literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general English literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general English literature program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rice General English Literature Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNT has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $0-$30k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

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#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

With a ranking of #6, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech General English Literature Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full OSU General English Literature Report

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arizona General English Literature Report

#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#11 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH General English Literature Report

#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas A&M Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest 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 Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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#12

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNM has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma General English Literature Report

#14

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Texas Christian University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $0-$30k list, TCU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #4 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor University General English Literature Report

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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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