Universities in the United States
31 PhD Programs in English Language & Literature in the United States
- programs
- 31 programs
- universities
- 27 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 26,892 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in English Language & Literature in the United States and Doctorate in English Language & Literature in the United States.
United States has 31 phd programs in english language & literature open to international students, at 27 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 26,892 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 17,006 USD and 32,226 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
English Language & Literature programs
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Top universities for English Language & Literature in the United States
Ranked by how many english language & literature programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- Murray State University (4)
- University of Oklahoma (2)
- Indiana University Bloomington (1)
- University of Florida (1)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- Temple University (1)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1)
- Middle Tennessee State University (1)
- Georgia State University (1)
January intake in the United States
4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in English — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
PhD in English Language & Literature in the United States: common questions
- How many english language & literature programs are there in the United States?
- 31 english language & literature phd programs at 27 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in english language & literature in the United States is 26,892 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 17,006 USD and 32,226 USD a year.
- Can I study english language & literature in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (31 of 31).
- Are any of these english language & literature programs available online?
- 4 of the 31 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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