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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
259 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast 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 has developed its “Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General English Literature is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 41,945 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Southeast region, there were 9,328 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,182 and $23,899 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 259 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 26 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general English literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University General English Literature Report

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 19 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill General English Literature Report

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 25 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State General English Literature Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #13 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General English Literature Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#8

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Murray State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Murray State also took the #17 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Murray State General English Literature Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s English degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#23 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

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With a ranking of #13, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 12 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $48-$75k list, UL Lafayette has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

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#15

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Murfreesboro, Tennessee 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 southeast region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $48-$75k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 13 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General English Literature at Southern Miss

#17

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #24 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

Full Ole Miss General English Literature Report

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Memphis General English Literature Report

#22

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree english students whose families make $48-$75k list, Auburn has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

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#23

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #23. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #16 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

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#24

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 11 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #14 spot in our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General English Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General English Literature Report

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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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