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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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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.

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.

Our analysis found Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 63% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Pennsylvania. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 40% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Duquesne University Report

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college 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.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Pennsylvania. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 63% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Temple University Report

#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at UPenn, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at University of Pennsylvania

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

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 school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Lehigh University

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 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.

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