by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in english language & literature has to look into Duke University. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Duke University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 56 |
| Virginia | 29 | 24 |
| Georgia | 28 | 17 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 9 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 6 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 28 |
| Alabama | 25 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 25 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 16 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 3 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 35 |
| Writing Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 142 |
| Social Sciences | 116 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 23 |
| Communication & Journalism | 22 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 4 |