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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

18 Ranked Colleges
161 Degrees Awarded
$24,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southwest region, there were 5,361 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,975 and $23,113 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 161 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in English language and literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great English language and literature programs and 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 English language and literature program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature 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. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Rice also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #1 spot in our “Best English Language & 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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Full The University of Texas at Austin English Language & Literature Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Texas English Language & Literature Report

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Woman’s University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

TWU also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962.

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#7 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best English Language & 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 Tech are $17,530.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#8 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best English Language & 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.

Read more about English Language & Literature at University of Arizona

#15 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#13 in overall quality

University of Houston came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best English Language & 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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

Read more about English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Arlington

#14 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M Commerce English Language & Literature Report

#15

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#12 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus English Language & Literature Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also took the #13 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. 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.

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#17

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. TCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

TCU also took the #4 spot in our “Best English Language & 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 TCU are $32,268.

Full TCU English Language & Literature Report

#18

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

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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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