What Drives the Rankings: Top 20 Undergraduate English Programs

Tier 1 C4 (87.7% field earnings coverage). Programs without field earnings (†) use Tier 2 formula. Hover/tap for details.

Source: College Transitions, 2026  |  CIP 23.xx  |  581 programs scored  |  NSF PhD: “Letters”  |  † = Tier 2 C4 (field earnings unavailable)