PhD in Literature in the United States

7 phd programmes in literature at 6 universities in the United States are open to international students;100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 34,182 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 30,285 USD and 36,100 USD.

Data as of September 1, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Literature programmes

7 programmes

University of Minnesota
PhD · 37,601 USD/yr
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
PhD · 34,182 USD/yr
Indiana University Bloomington
PhD · 30,748 USD/yr
University of Maryland, College Park
PhD · 36,100 USD/yr
University of Maryland, College Park
PhD · 36,100 USD/yr
University of Iowa
PhD · 29,822 USD/yr
University of Georgia, Athens
PhD · 24,630 USD/yr

Specialisations within literature

Literature6Language and Literature1

Universities for literature in the United States

PhD in Literature in the United States: common questions

How many literature programmes are there in the United States?
7 literature phd programmes at 6 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of September 1, 2026.
How much does a literature degree in the United States cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in literature in the United States is 34,182 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 30,285 USD and 36,100 USD per year.
Can I study literature in the United States in English?
Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).

More on studying in the United States: tuition statistics, application deadlines, visa cost & requirements or the country guide.

Planning to study literature in the United States?

An advisor who knows admissions in the United States can shortlist literature programmes for your budget and profile.

Talk with an AdvisorVIP service →