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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
139 Degrees Awarded
$31,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

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 Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in the Far Western US Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #5 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 Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Reno. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

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#16 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #4 spot on the list. 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 9 students 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 University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
#4 in overall quality

Claremont Graduate University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Claremont Graduate University also took the #4 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Claremont Graduate University are $36,380, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 UC Davis are $28,700.

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#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s English language and literature degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #9 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 California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara English Language & Literature Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 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 University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

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#12

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Berkeley, California 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.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#12 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCR English Language & Literature Report

#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 10 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. 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.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa English Language & Literature Report

#15

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #3 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 Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Stanford University is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 14 doctorate’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also took 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.

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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.

Credits

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