PhD in English and Comparative Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

2.5

Diversity

California:

20%

Florida:

5%

Illinois:

4%

Texas:

10%

New York:

30%

Others:

31%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Library of Congress

National Geographic Society

Accenture

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

JPMorgan Chase

Tesla

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$56,840 / year

Overall Cost

$71,840 / year

FAQs

• What strengthens an application?
  
  Strong writing samples, clear articulation of scholarly direction, knowledge of faculty research alignment, and well-developed statements reflecting academic purpose and fit are essential. Letters should reflect critical insight and academic preparedness.
• Does funding include teaching and research experience?
  
  Yes. Students serve as Teaching Fellows or Research Apprentices as part of their training and funding package. Teaching responsibilities typically begin after the MA/MPhil stages.
• Are PhD students funded?
  
  Yes. All PhD students admitted to the English and Comparative Literature program receive full funding for up to six years, which includes tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance. Funding is contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
• What is the expected timeline for completion?
  
  The program is designed to be completed within six years from initial enrollment as an MA student. Degree completion requirements typically must be met within this timeframe.
• How is the PhD program structured?
  
  The program begins with a sequential MA year, moves into the MPhil stage (typically years two and three), and transitions into PhD candidacy, which includes dissertation work. The sequential MA and MPhil are prerequisites to advancing to the dissertation phase.