Doctoral Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in English Language and Literature/Letters

19 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

19 Colleges
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πŸŽ“ Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–19 of 19 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters in USA?
19 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in English Language and Literature/Letters in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for English Language and Literature/Letters in USA?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which English Language and Literature/Letters colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Kent State University at Kent, New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for English Language and Literature/Letters programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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