PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Black or African American:

12%

Hispanic or Latino:

12%

Asian:

23%

White:

51%

Two or more races:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

98%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Oracle

Pinterest

Tesla

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$65,210 / year

Overall Cost

$80,210 / year

FAQs

• Is on-campus housing available for PhD students?
  
  Yes, graduate housing is available, especially for first-year students, and many students also live off-campus in nearby rental housing.
• What teaching experience is required?
  
  Students are expected to teach at least four precepts (discussion sections) and must complete a pedagogy seminar during their first teaching semester.
• What materials are required for the application?
  
  Applicants must submit transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a statement of academic purpose, three letters of recommendation, and a critical writing sample of about 25 pages.
• What are the course requirements?
  
  Students are required to complete around 12 graduate courses across two years, covering areas such as theory, historical periods, and fields like race, gender, and postcolonial studies.
• What is the duration of the PhD program in English at Princeton University?
  
  The program typically lasts five years, with two years of coursework followed by three years of dissertation work and teaching. A sixth year of funding may be available.