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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

12 Ranked Colleges
75 Degrees Awarded
$42,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” 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 New England region, there were 5,348 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,157 and $26,345 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 75 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in English language and literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent English language and literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. Yale is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yale, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500.

Full Yale University English Language & Literature Report

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654.

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#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brown University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Brown University is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Brown English Language & Literature Report

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England 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 Boston College are $31,930.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Boston College

#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #5 spot on the list. Medford, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tufts has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168.

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#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Northeastern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree english language & literature students whose families make $48-$75k list, Northeastern has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Northeastern University

#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Boston U is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 5 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston U, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

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#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts Amherst

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576.

Read more about English Language & Literature at UCONN

#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island 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 URI, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Rhode Island

#10 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 3 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English Language & Literature at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#12

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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