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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Classical Languages & Literature (Income $30-$48k)

25 Ranked Colleges
83 Degrees Awarded
$35,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 1,446 people earned their degree in classical languages and literature, making the major the 204th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, classical languages and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $0 and had an average of $27,104 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 83 classical languages and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in classical languages and literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great classical languages and literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the classical languages and literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The classical languages school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Classical Languages & Literature (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 25 schools in the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #3 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke Classical Languages & Literature Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 25 schools in the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Classical Languages & Literature Report

#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 Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Brown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s classical languages students in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Chicago Classical Languages & Literature Report

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree classical languages students whose families make $30-$48k list, UPenn has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Classical Languages & Literature Report

#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#14 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s classical languages students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree classical languages students whose families make $30-$48k list, Cornell has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

University of Florida ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s classical languages degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Classical Languages & Literature Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s classical languages degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

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#10 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 3 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” 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.

Full UW Seattle Classical Languages & Literature Report

#13

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s classical languages degrees to qualified students.

UCLA also took the #9 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Classical Languages & Literature Report

#14

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347.

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#15

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s classical languages degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #16 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#20 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. UMN Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees to qualified students.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s classical languages students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Austin Classical Languages & Literature Report

#20

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s classical languages students in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also took the #24 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980.

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#21

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#21 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 1 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #21 spot in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#22 in overall quality

University at Buffalo came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees to qualified students.

University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University at Buffalo Classical Languages & Literature Report

#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s classical languages degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644.

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#24

New York University

New York, New York
#7 in overall quality

New York University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s classical languages degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

Full NYU Classical Languages & Literature Report

#25

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Classical Languages Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #25. Catholic University of America is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s classical languages degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree classical languages students whose families make $30-$48k list, CUA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Classical Languages & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Catholic University of America Classical Languages & Literature Report

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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%.

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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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