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2023 Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges
$24,135 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Literature 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Literature Colleges.

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

The average amount in student loans that literature majors at Pitt take out is $27,000.

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#2

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

The excellent programs at Grove City College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best literature schools in Pennsylvania. Grove City College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Grove City.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, literature graduates from Pitt Greensburg carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#4

Gannon University

Erie, PA

The excellent programs at Gannon University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best literature schools in Pennsylvania. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Erie.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown is a great place for literature students. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, literature majors at Pitt Johnstown accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarks Summit University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.

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

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#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular literature programs. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

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#9

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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#9

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA

Juniata College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Juniata is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntingdon.

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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).

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