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2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
139 Degrees Awarded
$31,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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 Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 56,860 people earned their degree in English language and literature, making the major the 16th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,873 and had an average of $24,681 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 10,114 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,852 and $23,753 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 139 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in English language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English language and literature programs that also have a lower cost than 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 English language and literature program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011.

Full Stanford University English Language & Literature Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 22 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294.

Read more about English Language & Literature at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #3 spot on the list. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 9 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #6 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Los Angeles English Language & Literature Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #4 spot on the list. UCSD is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 8 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of California - San Diego

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #5 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of California - Berkeley

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 4 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at UC Irvine

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCR has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of California - Riverside

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wazzu has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

Full Wazzu English Language & Literature Report

#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of California - Santa Barbara

#11

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, USC has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USC English Language & Literature Report

#16 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 9 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV also took the #16 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English Language & Literature at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Nevada - Reno is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Nevada - Reno

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at UO

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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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