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Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 2,602 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #16 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 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools

#1

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Our analysis found Villanova University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Duquesne University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

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With a ranking of #8, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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With a ranking of #10, Millersville University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,189
New York 4,365
Maryland 952
Delaware 115
District of Columbia 246

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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