PhD in English Language & Literature in the United States
31 phd programmes in english language & literature at 27 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,892 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 17,006 USD and 32,226 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
English Language & Literature programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in English | George Washington University | PhD | 33,984 USD |
| PhD in English: Rhetoric & Writing Studies | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
| PhD in English | Middle Tennessee State University | PhD | 18,780 USD |
| PhD in English | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | PhD | 25,901 USD |
| PhD in English | West Virginia University | PhD | 26,892 USD |
| PhD in English Major, PhD | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville | PhD | 32,108 USD |
| PhD in English | Rutgers University, New Brunswick | PhD | 34,182 USD |
Universities for english language & literature in the United States
- 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)
PhD in English Language & Literature in the United States: common questions
- How many english language & literature programmes are there in the United States?
- 31 english language & literature phd programmes at 27 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in english language & literature in the United States is 26,892 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 17,006 USD and 32,226 USD per year.
- Can I study english language & literature in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (31 of 31).
- Are any of these english language & literature programmes available online?
- 4 of the 31 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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