126 PhD programmes in Literature in United States

The Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature curriculum at University of Houston  is comprised of professional development courses, creative writing workshops, courses in a graduate curricular specialization, and electives courses. 

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature is offered by the Department of Comparative Literature from Princeton University in cooperation with other departments. 

Columbia's Department of English and Comparative Literature has played a significant role in the history of literary study in the United States and abroad since its inception. The English and Comparative Literature program is offered by Columbia University.

The Slavic Languages and Literatures program at Northwestern University, one of the best in the country, specializes in Russian literature and culture. 

The Graduate Program in Comparative Literature at the University of California, Riverside is an internationally recognized site for advanced study in comparative literature.

The nationally ranked Ph.D. program in English Language and Literature at the University of Maryland provides specialized training in literary, cultural and language studies for students who plan to teach at universities and colleges.