2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor'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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.
Most Popular Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus the most popular school in Pennsylvania for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 63% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Duquesne University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Women make up 40% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in English language and literature at Pitt, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 63% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at UPenn, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Of the 6 students majoring in English language and literature at Carnegie Mellon, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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Lehigh University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Request InformationBest 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 Related Majors
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related to English Language & Literature
| 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 7 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
More about our data sources and methodologies.