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2023 Most Popular Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges
$24,591 Avg Salary
$26,246 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 82 degrees and certificates were awarded to literature students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #195 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Literature program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for literature majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus to be the most popular school for literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in literature at Pitt, 17% are male and 83% are female.

The average amount in student loans that literature majors at Pitt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,886.

Full Literature at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#2

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Grove City College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Grove City College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grove City.

Women make up 75% of the literature majors at the school.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular literature schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public college with a small student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in literature at the school are women while 25% are male.

Literature majors at Pitt Greensburg take out an average of $23,886 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Literature at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg

#4

Gannon University

Erie, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gannon University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Erie.

Of the 5 students majoring in literature at Gannon, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full Literature at Gannon University Report

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public school with a small student population.

On average, literature graduates from Pitt Johnstown take out $23,886 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.

About 50% of the students majoring in literature at the school are women while 50% are male.

Read full report on Literature at Clarks Summit University

York College of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree literature programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of York, YCP is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Literature at York College of Pennsylvania Report

#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

With a ranking of #7, Swarthmore College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

Full Literature at Swarthmore College Report

#9

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree literature programs. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Literature at La Salle University Report

#9

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA

Juniata College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree literature programs. Juniata is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Huntingdon.

Full Literature at Juniata College Report

Best Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 288
New Jersey 0
District of Columbia 23

One of 3 majors within the area of study, literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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